HKPF holds Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025 presentation ceremony (with photos)
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Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, stated that with the rapid development of technology, cyber security is no longer merely an information technology issue, but a matter that directly affects social operations, economic development, and even national security. A stable, reliable, and highly resilient cyber security environment is essential to support the sustainable development of innovation and technology, smart cities, and the digital economy. Cyber security professionals are a vital force in helping Hong Kong advance steadily in this critical area.
Mr Chow added that this year marks the fifth CSPA presentation ceremony since its launch in 2016. The scheme has consistently maintained a strong commitment to excellence, bringing together experts from different industries to share experience, exchange knowledge, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration. It has helped raise Hong Kong’s overall cyber defense capability and professional standards. He expressed gratitude for the support and recognition the scheme has received from all sectors, and stressed that with continued collaboration among the Government, the industry, and professional community, Hong Kong’s cyber security development will continue to make solid progress.
The CSPA 2025 is led by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the HKPF, with the Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong of the Digital Policy Office and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre of the Hong Kong Productivity Council as co-organisers. This year’s response was overwhelming, setting a new record with 219 nominations received from 140 organisations. Following assessment, 64 individual awards were presented to winners from various professional sectors, in recognition of their outstanding performance and continued contributions to cyber security.
In addition to individual awards, the CSPA 2025 also introduced four organisation‑award categories, with a total of 19 organisation awards presented. These included the Cyber Security Core Partner Award, Cyber Defence Strategy Collaboration Award, Cyber Security Excellence Contribution Award, and Cyber Security International Contribution Award, which commend organisations for their sustained commitment and tangible achievements in supporting law‑enforcement agencies, promoting public‑private collaboration, fostering cross‑sector and cross‑regional co-operation, and strengthening the overall resilience of Hong Kong’s cyber security defences.
The inauguration ceremony of the second‑term Cyber Security Action Task Force was also held today. First established in 2024 and led by the HKPF, the Task Force expanded its membership this year, bringing together a total of 12 leading local and international cyber security organisations. The new‑term Task Force will engage in swifter and deeper intelligence exchange and professional collaboration, alongside providing training, publicity collaboration and cyber security services. It will continually enhance Hong Kong’s joint defence capability against cyber threats and translate co-operative outcomes into greater overall cyber security resilience.
Officiating guests also included the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk; the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong; the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung; the Deputy Commissioner (Digital Infrastructure) of the Digital Policy Office, Mr Daniel Cheung; the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) of the Security Bureau, Mr Francis Chan; and the Chief Digital Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Mr Edmond Lai.
Ends/Friday, January 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:47
Issued at HKT 18:47
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