Police’s Cyber Security & Technology Crime Bureau today conducted a seminar and tabletop exercise to enhance cyber resilience, incident reporting co-ordination and response capabilities of stakeholders in preparation for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games.

The seminar focused on the cyber threats faced and deployment strategies adopted during previously-held major sporting events. Industry leaders shared local and overseas case studies and best practices, covering topics including the prevention of phishing and counterfeit ticket websites, website security, system intrusion protection and social media account security.

The tabletop exercise simulated pre-event situations where the organiser and stakeholders received malicious and false information, their official websites or related pages were hijacked, and critical infrastructures faced cyberattacks.

The exercise participants conducted incident analysis, multi-agency reporting and recovery operations to better understand the potential impacts of cyberattacks and corresponding response processes.

Joined by the representatives from over 30 departments, units and organisations including the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), venue operators, transportation and public organisations as well as sports associations, the event concluded successfully and affirmed the importance of cross-sector collaboration.