IT experts call for centralised cybersecurity in Hong Kong government as key defence against security breaches, revealed within 80 characters

Cybersecurity in Hong Kong Government: A Call for Unified Action

Duncan Chiu Tat-kun, a lawmaker representing the innovation and technology sector, highlighted the fragmented approach to IT projects in various government departments, leading to a lack of a unified cybersecurity system.

Chiu emphasized the need for consolidating resources into four major data hubs to enhance digital security and combat cyberattacks effectively.

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Francis Fong Po-kiu, from the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, echoed Chiu’s concerns about the lack of coordination among government departments leading to repeated cybersecurity breaches.

Fong advocated for the establishment of a new digital policy office to oversee and monitor IT-related matters across the government, aiming to prevent future data breaches.

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Recent cybersecurity incidents, including leaks at the Companies Registry and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, underscore the urgent need for a centralized approach to cybersecurity in Hong Kong.