Cyber Security Exercise SWORDLIFTER held by Hong Kong Police Force in preparation for National Games (with images)
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The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) carried out the Cyber Security Seminar orgasm Tabletop Exercise, codenamed SWORDLIFTER, at the Police Headquarters today (September 9). The occasion intended to boost cyber durability, event reporting co-ordination and instant action abilities of appropriate stakeholders in preparation for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG).
Speaking at the workshop, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ms Chung Wing-man, specified that the co-hosting of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao brings terrific significance. As one of the host cities, Hong Kong shoulders the duties and has the ability to enhance its cybersecurity defenses, making sure that the Games can be performed in a safe, organized and safe way.
The workshop concentrated on the cyber hazards dealt with and release methods embraced throughout significant sporting occasions in the past. Market leaders were welcomed to share regional and abroad case research studies and finest practices. Subjects covered avoidance of phishing and fake tickets sites, site security, system invasion security and social networks account security, in order to improve the cybersecurity awareness of stakeholders.
The tabletop workout embraced an incorporated situation replicating pre-event circumstances where the organiser and pertinent stakeholders got harmful and incorrect info, their main sites or associated pages were pirated, and vital facilities dealt with cyberattacks, and so on. Throughout the workout, individuals performed event analysis, multi-agency reporting and healing operations, with a view to much better comprehending the possible effects of various cyberattacks and matching reaction procedures.
Signed up with by more than 100 agents from over 30 departments, systems and organisations, consisting of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), location operators, different federal government departments, transport and public organisations, along with pertinent sports associations, the occasion concluded effectively and verified the value of cross-sector cooperation.
HKPF will keep close intermediary with all stakeholders to guarantee extensive preparations for the upcoming 15th NG and the smooth running of the occasions.