On November 29, 2024, Edvance Technology, a corporate member of HKCNSA, hosted the IT grand event TechFORWARD 25 at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, with strong support from the association. TechFORWARD 25 is a premier event designed for IT professionals and executives dedicated to enhancing their organization's security posture. Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA, along with several member representatives, attended the event to share and exchange the latest cybersecurity insights.
Ms. Sammi Tsai, Chief Executive Officer at Edvance Technology（(left)、Mr. Raymond Lam, Chief Superintendent of Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau、 Mr. Raymond Liu, CEO at Edvance Technology、 Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA (right)
This year's event will focus on the critical importance of continuous improvement through innovative technologies like AI and Quantum Computing. The panel discussion moderated by Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA, speakers included: Mr. Frank Lam, Associate Director, information Technology at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park; Mr. Willis Yung, Deputy Director of the Association's Financial Services Cybersecurity Committee, Chief Information Security Officer at PAO Bank; Mr. Eric Wong, Member of the Association's Critical Infrastructure Committee, Chief Information Security Officer at MTR; and Ms. Silvia Ihensekhien, Individual member of the Association, Director of Information Security and Risk Management Swire Coca-Cola.
Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA(left)、Mr. Willis Yung, Chief Information Security Officer at PAO Bank、Ms. Silvia Ihensekhien, Director of Information Security and Risk Management Swire Coca-Cola、 Mr.Frank Lam, Associate Director, information Technology at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park、Mr. Eric Wong, Chief Information Security Officer at MTR (right)
Several cybersecurity experts from different fields shared valuable insights on addressing AI-Driven Cyber Threats and Evolving Cybersecurity Strategies, Advanced technologies, and Proactive Defense Mechanisms. Additionally, the experts conducted an in-depth discussion on the proposed legislation of the "Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Protection Bill," exploring the impact on future cybersecurity and the details of the implementation.
TechFORWARD 25 promotes communication and collaboration among IT professionals, injecting new thinking and insights into the development of the field of cybersecurity. In the future, HKCNSA will actively participate in various professional events to promote communication and cooperation among members. We look forward to more members participating in various activities, jointly exploring and addressing the challenges in the field of cybersecurity, and driving progress and innovation in the industry.
