The delegation is composed of 7 Israeli companies and representatives of Israel CERT, an unaffiliated and professional organization responsible for coordinating activities in addressing security events, pro-active activities before they occur, threats on connected information systems, and information sharing and public awareness on issues of information security and privacy.

Organized by Israel’s Economic and Industry Ministry on a roadshow to Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo, the delegation is composed of 7 Israeli companies and representatives of Israel CERT, an unaffiliated and professional organization responsible for coordinating activities in addressing security events, pro-active activities before they occur, threats on connected information systems, and information sharing and public awareness on issues of information security and privacy.

One of the keynote speakers is Mr Micha Weis, Head of the Cyber and Financial Continuity Center of Israel’s Computer Emergency Response Team of Israel CERT, who stressed the importance of sharing, exchanges and learning among different countries in protecting cyber security.  Weis said his centre co-operate with banks, stock exchanges and regulators, to maintain a sustainable development and to provide them with guideline.  The process from the discovery of a security event, to analysis and search, to inform different departments and organisations, and to investigate with the police, takes only 20 minutes and it will reduce and prevent major loss caused by cyber attacks. 

Another speaker, Consul General of Israel in Hong Kong and Macau Mrs Ahuva Spieler said Israel has maintained it’s position as a leading powerhouse for cyber security innovation in the past three decades, with over 350 companies in this field alone with a total export of 3 billion us dollars a year – 5% of the worldwide market.  She also said, as an international financial hub, Hong Kong faces the second highest risk of cyber security attacks in Asia, although Hong Kong firms are increasing their spending on IT security. Israel is an innovative hub.  She believes Israel and Hong Kong are perfect match.  

At the event, Ir. Allen Yeung, Hong Kong’s Government Chief Information Officer, explained Hong Kong’s ICT landscape, current and future security needs and the importance of cyber resilience.  Cyber security technology is crucial, as IoT safety is the pillar of smart city and Fintech is an important drive to elevate Hong Kong’s status as a financial centre.  He hopes the cyber security industries of Hong Kong and Israel to strengthen their exchanges and co-operation. 

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信報 (8/9/2017)

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香港商報 (8/9/2017)