Building the Collective Memory of Hong Kong Cybersecurity(19**–2027)(Open Research Edition)

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THE COI

Building the Collective Memory of Hong Kong Cybersecurity 共同構建香港網絡安全的集體記憶(19**-2027)

The development of any industry does not belong to a single organisation or a single period of time.

每一個行業的發展，都不屬於某一個機構，也不屬於某一個特定時期。

The development of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity industry follows the same principle. It does not belong to any single organisation or any single period of time, but has been shaped by the practices, choices, and experiences of countless individuals and communities.

香港網絡安全行業的發展，同樣如此。它並不只屬於某一個機構或某一段時間，而是由無數人的實踐、選擇與見證共同形成。

Every technological evolution, cybersecurity incident, industry exploration, and contribution from participants has become an important part of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity journey.

每一次技術演進、每一次安全事件、每一次行業探索，以及每一個參與者的貢獻，都成為塑造香港網絡安全發展歷程的重要組成部分。

However, many key milestones, significant events, and valuable memories that shaped the industry remain scattered across personal experiences, organisational records, and industry materials, without systematic documentation and preservation.

然而，許多影響行業發展的關鍵節點、重要事件和珍貴記憶，仍然分散在個人經歷、企業記錄和行業資料之中，尚未被系統整理和保存。

THE COI (The Cybersecurity Observatory Institute) is continuously conducting research and documentation to identify and organise the key milestones, significant events, and valuable memories that have shaped Hong Kong’s cybersecurity journey.

THE COI（網絡安全觀察研究院）正持續開展調研與記錄工作，嘗試梳理香港網絡安全行業的重要節點、關鍵事件與珍貴記憶。

This open research call is part of this ongoing research effort. It aims to invite participants from different stages and roles within the cybersecurity ecosystem to jointly identify and document the historical events that deserve to be preserved.

本次公開調研是該研究工作的一部分，旨在邀請不同階段、不同角色的行業參與者，共同發現並記錄那些值得被保存的歷史事件。

The following content represents our current stage of research progress and will continue to be updated, supplemented, and refined.

以下內容代表我們目前階段性的研究進展，並將持續更新、補充和完善。

If you know of any important moments, significant events, or historical stories in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity history that deserve to be preserved, we welcome your contribution.

如果您瞭解任何值得被記錄的香港網絡安全行業關鍵瞬間、重要事件或歷史故事，歡迎與我們分享。

Please send us an email and share:

請發送郵件給我們，告訴我們：

The key event, milestone, or industry story that you believe should be documented.
你認為值得記錄的關鍵事件、時間節點或行業故事。
Your name or background information.
你的姓名或身份信息。

After review and confirmation, contributions that are incorporated into this record will be acknowledged in our contributor list, preserving the collective memory of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity development together.

經過審核並最終納入記錄的貢獻，我們將把貢獻者姓名列入貢獻者名單，共同留下香港網絡安全發展的集體記憶。

Let us document the past and shape the future together.

讓我們一起記錄過去，也共同書寫未來。

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Research Scope: Key Historical Events

調研範圍：關鍵歷史事件

These research focuses specifically on key historical events that created significant impact or represented important turning points in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity evolution.

The objective is not to document individual companies or isolated technologies, but to identify events that changed industry direction, influenced security practices, or accelerated ecosystem development.

本研究僅關注對香港網絡安全發展產生重要影響的關鍵曆史事件。我們希望記錄的不只是某一家企業的發展或某一項技術出現，而是那些改變行業方向、影響安全實踐、推動生態變化的重要節點。

A key historical event may be analyzed from three perspectives:

一個關鍵曆史事件，可以從以下三個維度進行觀察：

01 Political Dimension 政治維度

Focusing on how government policies, regulatory changes, public governance, and international environments influenced cybersecurity development.

關注政府政策、監管變化、公共治理、國際環境等因素如何影響香港網絡安全發展。

Examples 案例 :

January 1, 2026: Hong Kong’s Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance officially came into effect.
2026年1月1日：香港《保護關鍵基礎設施（電腦系統）條例》正式生效。
On 20 May 2013, Edward Snowden arrived in Hong Kong. In June 2013, he revealed the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance programs, and subsequently left Hong Kong for Russia on 23 June. The event made Hong Kong a global focal point for discussions on cybersecurity, surveillance, and digital sovereignty, pushing cybersecurity beyond the technical domain and into the core agenda of international politics and global governance.
2013年5月20日，愛德華·斯諾登抵達香港，並於6月曝光美國國家安全局（NSA）監控計劃，隨後於6月23日離開香港前往俄羅斯。該事件使香港成為全球網絡安全、信息監控與數字主權討論的焦點，並推動網絡安全從技術領域進入國際政治與全球治理的核心議題。

02 Economic Dimension 經濟維度

Focusing on how financial markets, industry development, enterprise demand, investments, and business events shaped the cybersecurity ecosystem.

關注金融市場、產業發展、企業需求變化、重大投資或商業事件如何推動網絡安全生態演進。

Examples 案例 :

January 9, 2026, ASL-affiliated company i-Sprint Holdings entered into a share purchase agreement with Secure Trust Technologies to sell the equity interests of three subsidiaries, including i-Sprint Innovations, for US$87.94225 million through a management buyout (MBO) structure; the transaction was completed on March 12, 2026, with i-Sprint Holdings simultaneously repurchasing the 35.42% stake held by ASL Security for US$24.980526 million. ASL has since ceased to hold any shares in i-Sprint Holdings, ending approximately 15 years of cooperation between the two parties. The transaction represents a notable case of a Hong Kong-listed company exiting cybersecurity-related assets.
2026年1月9日，ASL 聯營公司 i-Sprint Holdings 與 Secure Trust Technologies 訂立股份購買協議，以 8,794.225 萬美元出售 i-Sprint Innovations 等三家子公司股權，交易採管理層收購（MBO）結構；2026年 3月12日交易完成，i-Sprint Holdings 同步以 2,498.0526 萬美元回購 ASL Security 所持 35.42% 股權，ASL 自此不再持有 i-Sprint Holdings 任何股份，結束雙方約 15年合作，為香港上市公司退出網絡安全資產的代表案例。
On 19 April 2017, Edvance International Holdings Limited was listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) under stock code 8410.HK. The company transferred to the Main Board on 24 December 2019 under stock code 1410.HK. Founded in Hong Kong in 2002, Edvance operates across Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Singapore, focusing on cybersecurity product distribution and technology services. According to Frost & Sullivan, it was the largest IT security solutions value-added distributor in Hong Kong by revenue in 2018.
2017年4月19日，安領國際控股有限公司（Edvance International Holdings Limited）於港交所 GEM 上市，股份代號 8410.HK；2019年10月8日遞交轉板申請，12月16日獲原則批准，12月24日起於主板買賣，新代號 1410.HK。公司 2002 年於香港成立，業務足跡覆蓋香港、澳門、內地及新加坡，主營網絡安全產品分銷與技術服務；按Frost & Sullivan報告，2018 年收益計為香港最大 IT 安全解決方案增值分銷商。

03 文化維度Cultural Dimension

Focusing on how professional culture, talent development, security awareness, community building, and social perception influenced cybersecurity evolution.

關注行業文化、人才培養、安全意識、社區建設以及社會認知變化如何影響網絡安全發展。

Examples 案例 :

On 4 February 2008, the Edison Chen Photo Scandal triggered a major digital privacy crisis. A large number of private photographs were widely circulated online, making it one of the most influential digital privacy incidents in Chinese-speaking societies. The event brought widespread public attention to issues including personal data protection, online content dissemination, digital forensics, and privacy protection in the internet era.
2008年2月4日，陳冠希艷照事件引發大規模網絡隱私危機。大量私人照片在互聯網快速傳播，成為華人社會最具影響力的數字隱私事件之一。該事件推動公眾首次廣泛關注個人資料保護、網絡傳播、數字取證以及互聯網時代個人隱私保護等議題。

Research Timeline & Publication Plan

調研截止與發佈計劃

The open research call will remain open until 31 December 2026. Following the collection, review, and validation of the submitted materials, THE COI will publish the research findings in a new issue of THE COI Journal in the first half of 2027.

本次公開調研計劃於 2026年12月31日截止。研究團隊將在收集、整理和驗證相關資料後，於 2027年上半年發佈THE COI 新一期期刊，並正式呈現本次研究成果。

The following represents the current public version of the research findings and will continue to evolve. We welcome your review and feedback to help build a more complete record of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity history.

以下為當前階段調研數據公開版，將持續迭代更新。歡迎查閱並反饋，共同完善香港網絡安全歷史記錄。

Opening Section 卷首部分

01｜Foreword 序言

02｜Editor’s Note 編者的話

03｜Advisory Board 顧問委員會

04｜Editorial Team 編輯團隊

05｜Contributors 貢獻者

Main Chronicle 正文部分

06｜The Hong Kong Cybersecurity Chronicle 香港網絡安全編年紀事 (19**–2027)

1982｜TCP/IP Becomes the Foundation of the Modern Internet

1982｜TCP/IP 成為互聯網基礎協議標準

November 1982, ISACA Hong Kong Chapter was established, becoming one of the earliest ISACA chapters in Asia and one of the largest globally. Focusing on information systems audit, governance, risk, and cybersecurity, it marked the introduction of an international professional framework for cybersecurity governance into Hong Kong and became a foundational institution for the local IS Auditor and CISA community.

1982年11 月，ISACA 成立 China Hong Kong Chapter（香港分會），為亞洲最早設立的 ISACA 分會之一，亦為全球規模最大的分會之一；該分會聚焦信息系統審計、治理、風險與網絡安全專業體系，標誌國際專業網絡安全治理框架正式進入香港，並成為本地 IS Auditor / CISA 生態的核心組織載體。

1983｜Strategic Defense Initiative (“Star Wars Program”)

1983｜星球大戰計劃

1983, the Hong Kong Government established the Working Group on Data Protection to study whether and how personal data protection legislation should be introduced. Referencing the 1980 OECD Privacy Guidelines and the UK Data Protection Act 1984, the group laid the groundwork for Hong Kong’s later Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance enacted in 1995.

1983年，港英政府成立資料保障工作小組（Working Group on Data Protection），研究香港是否及如何制定個人資料保障立法，參照1980年 OECD 八項私隱原則及英國《1984年資料保護法》。該小組成為1995年《個人資料（私隱）條例》制定前的重要研究機制。

1984｜Sino-British Joint Declaration

1984｜中英聯合聲明

1985｜Gorbachev Became Soviet Leader

1985｜戈爾巴喬夫成為蘇聯領導人

1986｜Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

1986｜切爾諾貝爾核事故

1987｜Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration

1987｜中葡聯合聲明

1988｜Morris Worm

1989｜Fall of the Berlin Wall

1989｜柏林牆倒塌

1990｜German Reunification

1990｜兩德統一

January 3, 1990, IANA delegated “.hk” as Hong Kong’s country-code top-level domain (ccTLD), with early administration led by local universities and polytechnics through their computer centres, later organized under JUCC, and technical operations supported by The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This established Hong Kong’s Internet identity within the global DNS system and laid the foundation for future domain expansion and governance development.

1990年1月3日，IANA 將 .hk 列為香港 ccTLD 並完成首次委派，早期由大學及理工學院電算機中心（後改組為 JUCC）統籌，技術運作依託香港中文大學電腦中心。這標誌著香港在全球 DNS 體系中取得專屬標識符，是香港互聯網身份的制度起點；域名管理自此由本地學界實質承擔，為後續網絡擴張、公眾註冊與治理移轉奠定根基。

1991｜Dissolution of the Soviet Union

1991｜蘇聯解體

September 1991, The Chinese University of Hong Kong established Hong Kong’s first dedicated Internet link through the PACCOM project, using a 64 Kbps satellite connection to NASA Ames. CUHK also assumed management of the “.hk” domain name server from Harvard University. This marked Hong Kong’s first direct connection to the global Internet and the foundation of its Internet ecosystem.

1991年9月，香港中文大學工程學院透過夏威夷大學統籌的 PACCOM 計劃，租用64 Kbps衛星鏈路接往美國 NASA Ames，並建立香港首條 Internet 專線；中大同時從哈佛接手 .hk 主域名伺服器管理權。這標誌著香港學術界首次實時連通全球網絡，是香港真正接入全球互聯網的起點，也為後續本地網絡生態埋下第一顆種子。

1992｜SMS Technology Emerges

1992｜SMS 技術誕生

July 1992, the Joint Universities Computer Centre (JUCC), a consortium of local higher education institutions, took over network operations, and the Hong Kong Academic and Research Network (HARNET) officially operated on an IP backbone. The Chinese University of Hong Kong retained gateway and technical support roles. This marked Hong Kong’s transition from isolated Internet connectivity to a structured academic network infrastructure, laying the foundation for unified Internet access across local universities.

1992年7月，由本地高等院校聯合組成的 JUCC 接管連線運維，香港學術及研究網絡（HARNET）正式以 IP 骨幹運作，中大保留網關與技術支援角色。這標誌著香港互聯網從「單點突破」走向「體系化互聯」，教研網絡基礎設施雛形確立，為全港高校統一上網奠定基礎。

August 18, 1992, SiS International Holdings Limited (00529.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, incorporated in Bermuda with headquarters in Hong Kong. Founded in 1983, the company operated as an ICT distribution and investment holding platform in Asia, covering mobile and information technology product distribution, corporate and securities investments, real estate, and asset management, with operations across Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

1992年8月18日，新龍國際集團有限公司（SiS International Holdings Limited，00529.HK）於港交所主板上市，註冊地為百慕達、總部香港，發行價1.00港元，發行量6,380萬股；公司1983年成立，為亞洲區 ICT 產品分銷與投資控股平台，業務涵蓋流動及資訊科技產品分銷、企業及證券投資、房地產與資產管理，區域覆蓋香港、新加坡、泰國、印尼、菲律賓等地，旗下曾孵化 SiS Distribution (Thailand)（泰國證交所，2004）、SiS Mobile Holdings（港交所，2015）等上市主體。

1993｜European Union Established

1993｜歐盟成立

April 22, 1993, the Legislative Council passed the Computer Crime Ordinance 1993 in its third reading, which came into effect on April 23 after gazettal. The legislation amended the Crimes Ordinance, Telecommunications Ordinance, and Theft Ordinance, introducing provisions such as Section 161 on unauthorized access to computers with criminal or dishonest intent. Based on the UK Computer Misuse Act 1990, it established Hong Kong’s early legal framework for computer crimes, addressing unauthorized system access, data damage, and misuse of hacking tools.

1993年4月22日，立法局三讀通過《1993年電腦罪行條例》、4月23日刊憲生效，參照英國《1990年計算機濫用法》修訂《刑事罪行條例》（新增第161條「有犯罪或不誠實意圖而取用電腦」、明確第162類條文涵蓋篡改及損毀數據等）、《電訊條例》（未授權藉電訊取用電腦數據）及《盜竊罪條例》，構建香港初代電腦罪刑體系，填補非法入侵系統、損毀數據、持有黑客工具的法律空白，終結早期黑客行為無法可依的困境。

1994｜Mandela Elected President After the End of Apartheid

1994｜南非結束種族隔離，曼德拉當選總統

1994, the Joint Universities Computer Centre (JUCC), operating under the name Hong Kong Network Information Centre (HKNIC), opened the “.hk” country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for public registration with support from universities including The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Originally registered in April 1990 by the predecessor of JUCC, the .hk domain system gradually developed a structured domain hierarchy, including .com.hk, .edu.hk, .gov.hk, .org.hk, and .net.hk (with .idv.hk introduced later). This marked the transition of Hong Kong’s domain resources from an academic research network into a public and commercial Internet infrastructure.

1994年，香港大學聯合電腦中心（JUCC）以「香港網絡信息中心」（HKNIC, Hong Kong Network Information Centre）名義，在香港中文大學等高校營運支持下，將 .hk 國家碼頂級域名（ccTLD，1990年4月由 UPCC/JUCC 前身註冊）正式向公眾開放註冊，並逐步形成 .com.hk、.edu.hk、.gov.hk、.org.hk、.net.hk 等三級域體系（後續補充 .idv.hk 等）；域名資源由教研圈專用走向社會化、商業化運營。

1995｜Netscape IPO

April 1995, the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Information Technology Services Office initiated the establishment of the Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX) to address fragmented ISP connectivity and the routing of local traffic through the United States. By connecting local ISPs at CUHK, HKIX created Hong Kong’s first local Internet traffic exchange hub, reducing overseas routing dependency and establishing a foundation for Hong Kong’s role as an Asia-Pacific Internet infrastructure hub.

1995年4月，因不同 ISP 互不相通、本地流量需繞道美國，中大資訊科技服務處牽頭成立香港互聯網交換中心（HKIX），邀請各 ISP 在中大互連。這標誌著香港建成自有流量中樞，本地通信無須再跨洋，奠定其作為亞太互聯網樞紐的關鍵基礎設施地位，至今逾99%境內流量經此交

換。

1996｜Dolly the Sheep Cloned

1996｜克隆羊多莉

November 11, 1996, Yip Shu-chew was convicted under Section 161 of the Crimes Ordinance, the first conviction after its enactment. He used password-cracking software to obtain Internet accounts and misuse online services for profit. The case became an early landmark in Hong Kong’s cybercrime enforcement and public awareness.

1996年11月11日，葉樹超被控違反《刑事罪行條例》第161條罪名成立，是該法條生效後首宗定罪判例。被告借助密碼破解程序盜取星光國際網絡用戶賬號，冒用他人賬戶免費上網牟利，法庭判處其罰款12.5萬元並向運營商賠償四萬餘元。此案驗證新法實操價值，成為香港網絡安全普法的標誌性司法案例。

August 1, 1996, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) was established under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, with independent statutory authority for privacy regulation. The Ordinance came fully into effect on December 20, 1996, making Hong Kong one of the first Asian jurisdictions with comprehensive personal data privacy legislation and a dedicated regulator.

1996年8月1日，香港個人資料私隱專員公署（PCPD）正式成立，依《個人資料（私隱）條例》獲獨立法定監管權，負責調查投訴、巡查規管及提出檢控，《條例》同年12月20日全面生效。此舉使香港成為亞洲首個就個人資料隱私立綜合法並設專責公署的司法管轄區，標誌數據安全從政策研究正式轉入法定執法階段。

1997｜Hong Kong Handover

1997｜香港回歸

November 5, 1997, Automated Systems Holdings Limited (ASL, 00771.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Incorporated in Bermuda with its operational headquarters in Hong Kong, the company focused on information technology products, systems integration, software, and consulting services. At the time of listing, it was controlled by the CSC/CSA group. In September 2009, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., Ltd. (600410.SH) completed its acquisition of ASL and became its ultimate controlling shareholder.

1997年11月5日，自動系統集團有限公司（Automated Systems Holdings Limited，00771.HK）於港交所主板上市，註冊地百慕達、營運總部香港，主營資訊科技產品與系統整合、軟件及顧問服務；上市時由 CSC/CSA 體系控股，2009年9月北京華勝天成科技股份有限公司（600410.SH）完成收購後成為最終控股方。

1998｜Asian Financial Crisis

1998｜亞洲金融危機

May 18, 1998, Computer And Technologies Holdings Limited (C&T, 00046.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company focused on enterprise software, systems integration, and business process outsourcing, with solutions covering human resources, procurement, retail, property management, and cybersecurity-related systems. It also operated critical digital infrastructure services such as the Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS), becoming one of Hong Kong’s early listed technology service providers supporting enterprise digital transformation.

1998年5月18日，科聯系統集團有限公司（Computer And Technologies Holdings Limited，00046.HK）於港交所主板上市，總部設於香港，主營企業軟件、系統集成與業務流程外包，產品覆蓋人力資源、採購、零售、物業管理及網絡安全與情報等領域，並運營政府電子貿易服

務（GETS）等關鍵系統，成為香港早期支持企業數字化轉型的上市科技服務商之一。

1999｜NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia

1999｜北約轟炸南斯拉夫

2000｜The Millennium

2000｜千禧年

January 7, 2000, the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553) came into effect after being passed by the Legislative Council on January 5 and published in the Gazette. On January 31, 2000, the Hongkong Post Certification Authority (HKPCA) officially commenced operations as Hong Kong’s first recognized public certification authority, issuing e-Cert personal and organizational digital certificates. The legislation established the legal status of electronic records and digital signatures as equivalent to written documents, creating the foundation for Hong Kong’s public key infrastructure (PKI) and trusted certification framework, and supporting the later development of e-government services, e-commerce, and cybersecurity trust systems.

2000年1月7日，《電子交易條例》（第553章）刊憲生效（立法會於1月5日通過）；2000年1月31日，香港郵政核證機關（Hongkong Post Certification Authority, HKPCA）正式運作，成為香港首間法定認可公共核證機關，發行 e-Cert 個人及機構數碼證書，確立電子記錄與數碼簽署等同書面法律文書地位，搭建本地 PKI 公鑰基礎設施與認可核證框架，為後續政府服務電子化、電子商務及網絡安全信任體系奠定法律與技術基石。

December 14, 2000, Hong Kong’s first cybercrime prosecution involving unauthorized Internet intrusion was concluded at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts. A 19-year-old defendant, Choi Hang Lam, was convicted of eight counts of criminal damage for using the SubSeven remote access tool to obtain the credentials of five “Netvigator” users and sending large volumes of spam messages between January and April 2000, causing disruption to Hong Kong Telecom’s servers for over one hour and resulting in losses of approximately HK$340,000. He was sentenced to a detention centre, becoming one of Hong Kong’s early landmark judicial cases involving cybercrime.

2000年12月14日，香港首宗利用黑客軟件入侵互聯網訴訟案於香港東區裁判法院宣判：19歲被告蔡杭林使用 SubSeven 盜取5名「網上行」用戶憑證，並於2000年1月至4月期間藉此發送大量垃圾訊息，導致香港電訊伺服器受阻逾1小時，損失約34萬港元；8項刑事毀壞罪成立，被判入勞教中心，成為香港早期具標誌性的網絡犯罪司法案例。

2001｜911

February 2001, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) officially commenced operations. Funded by the Hong Kong SAR Government and operated by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), HKCERT became Hong Kong’s professional coordination body for handling computer viruses, intrusions, and cybersecurity incidents, marking the foundation of Hong Kong’s public cybersecurity governance framework.

2001年2月，香港電腦保安事故協調中心（HKCERT）正式開始運作，由香港特區政府資助、香港生產力促進局營運，成為本地統籌處理病毒、入侵及網絡安全事故的專業協調機構，標誌香港網絡安全公共治理體系的起點。

December 14, 2001, the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) was incorporated. In January 2002, its first Board of Directors was established. Between March and April 2002, HKIRC took over the Hong Kong Domain Name Registration Company Limited (HKDNR) from the Joint Universities Computer Centre (JUCC) and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong SAR Government on the management and allocation of “.hk” domains. The transition marked the institutional transformation of Hong Kong’s domain name governance from an academic-led model to an independent non-profit management framework, responding to commercial and international development needs.

2001年12月14日，香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）註冊成立；2002年1月組成首屆董事局，3至4月從香港大學聯合電腦中心（JUCC）接手香港域名註冊有限公司（HKDNR），並與政府簽訂「.hk」域名管理及編配諒解備忘錄。這標誌著域名治理從學界移交至獨立非牟利機構，回應商業社會需求，完成香港互聯網治理體系的制度化轉型。

2002｜SOX Act

2002｜薩班斯–奧克斯利法案

January 2002, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)²) established its Asia-Pacific regional office in Hong Kong, marking the organization’s formal entry into Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The office provided an early foundation for international information security certification systems, including CISSP, SSCP, and CAP, within the local cybersecurity professional community.

2002年1月，國際信息系統安全認證聯盟（(ISC)²）於香港設立亞太區域辦事處，為其正式進入香港及亞太地區的起點，並為本地 CISSP、SSCP、CAP 等國際信息安全認證體系建立早期支點。

March 15, 2002, the Joint Universities Computer Centre (JUCC) transferred its shares in the Hong Kong Domain Name Registration Company Limited (HKDNR) to the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC). On April 22, 2002, the Hong Kong SAR Government and HKIRC signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on the Management and Administration of Internet Domain Names in Hong Kong,” officially designating HKIRC as the administrator of the “.hk” domain.

2002年3月15日，香港大學聯合電腦中心（JUCC）將 HKDNR 股份轉讓予香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）；2002年4月22日，香港特區政府與 HKIRC 簽訂《香港互聯網域名管理及編配諒解備忘錄》，正式指定其管理「.hk」域名。

May 9, 2002, VSTECS Holdings Limited (00856.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with an offering price of HK$0.25 per share and approximately HK$54.25 million raised. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company became an Asia-Pacific ICT distribution and solutions integration provider, covering enterprise systems, cloud computing, and technology solutions, including cybersecurity-related offerings.

2002年5月9日，偉仕佳杰控股有限公司（VSTECS Holdings Limited，00856.HK）於港交所主板上市，發行價0.25港元，募資約5,425萬港元，總部設於香港，為亞太 ICT 渠道與方案集成服務商。

June 27, 2002, Phase 1 of Hong Kong Science Park was officially opened in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories. Operated by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), a statutory body established in May 2001, the Science Park marked the establishment of Hong Kong’s technology research, development, and commercialization platform. It later attracted cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and data infrastructure companies, becoming a key physical foundation for enterprise cybersecurity research and innovation in Hong Kong.

2002年6月27日，香港科學園（Hong Kong Science Park）第一期於新界白石角正式揭幕，由香港科技園公司（HKSTP，2001年5月成立之法定機構）統籌營運；標誌香港科技研發與產業化基地實質落地，其後逐步吸引網絡安全、人工智能、芯片及數據基礎設施企業落戶，成為香港企業級網絡安全研發與創科生態的核心物理載體。

2003｜SARS

January 2003, APNIC and ISC deployed an F-root DNS root server mirror at HKIX (hosted at The Chinese University of Hong Kong), becoming the first DNS root mirror node in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The deployment marked Hong Kong’s transition from a regional Internet exchange hub to a strategic node in the global DNS infrastructure, improving local and regional DNS resolution efficiency, DDoS resilience, and submarine cable disruption tolerance, while further strengthening HKIX’s role in the global Internet architecture.

2003年1月，APNIC 與 ISC 於 HKIX（香港中文大學站點）部署 F-root 根域名伺服器鏡像，成為香港乃至亞太首台 DNS 根鏡像節點。這標誌著香港從區域流量交換樞紐進一步升級為全球 DNS 體系的戰略節點，本地及區內遞歸查詢無須再跨境繞轉，解析時延、抗 DDoS 能力與海底纜斷纜韌性顯著提升，也強化了 HKIX 在國際互聯網基礎架構中的不可替代性。

June 27, 2003, Cyberport was officially opened, covering 24 hectares with approximately 50 initial resident companies. It later developed into a major hub for technology enterprises, cybersecurity companies, and innovation-driven startups in Hong Kong. A large number of FinTech, cybersecurity, and Web3 companies have chosen Cyberport as a base for incubation or international operations, making it a key platform supporting Hong Kong’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

2003年6月27日，數碼港正式啟用，佔地24公頃，初期入駐企業約50家；其後逐步發展為香港科技企業、網絡安全公司及創新創業機構的核心聚集地，大量 FinTech、Cybersecurity 及 Web3 企業選擇在此孵化或設立國際總部，成為香港網絡安全生態的重要載體。

2004｜Web 2.0

December 2004, the OWASP Foundation established the Hong Kong Chapter, making it one of the earlier OWASP chapters in Asia. The chapter has continuously promoted Web Application Security, the OWASP Top 10, secure development lifecycle (SDLC), and professional community exchange in Hong Kong, becoming a key platform for local application security practitioners and fostering collaboration among universities, enterprises, and the broader cybersecurity community.

2004年12月，OWASP Foundation 成立 Hong Kong Chapter，為亞洲較早設立的 OWASP 分會之一；分會長期推動 Web Application Security、OWASP Top 10、安全開發生命周期（SDLC）及社區交流在香港的發展，是香港應用安全從業者的重要線上及線下交流平台，並與本地高校、企業及會議生態深度聯動。

2005｜London Bombings

2005｜倫敦地鐵爆炸

On April 20, 2005, HKBN officially launched its symmetric 1 Gbps FTTH residential broadband service (bb1000), becoming one of the world’s earliest operators to commercialize gigabit broadband for residential users. The service helped position Hong Kong as one of the global leaders in fiber broadband adoption and provided the high-speed network foundation for the later growth of cloud computing, high-definition video, online gaming, and emerging cybersecurity services.

2005年4月20日，HKBN正式推出面向住宅用戶的對稱式1 Gbps FTTH寬頻服務（bb1000），成為全球最早實現住宅千兆寬頻商業化的運營商之一。該服務推動香港成為全球光纖寬頻發展領先市場之一，並為後續雲端運算、高清視頻、線上遊戲及新興網絡安全服務的發展提供高速網絡基礎設施。

September 30, 2005, Cyberport Management Company Limited announced the establishment of the “Cyberport Digital Entertainment Incubation and Training Centre” and launched the “Cyberport Digital Entertainment Incubation and Training Programme” on October 1. The initiative later evolved into the current Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP), providing local startups with funding support of up to HK$500,000 and free office facilities. It became one of the foundational programmes supporting Hong Kong’s technology entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the later development of cybersecurity startups.

2005年9月30日，香港數碼港管理有限公司宣布成立「數碼港數碼娛樂培育暨培訓中心」，並於10月1日起推出「數碼港數碼娛樂培育暨培訓計劃」；其後演進為現行「數碼港培育計劃」（Cyberport Incubation Programme, CIP），為本地初創企業提供最高50萬港元資助及免費辦公空間，成為香港科技及網絡安全創業生態的重要起點。

2006｜Twitter Launch

2006｜Twitter 誕生

2007｜iPhone Release

2007｜iPhone 發布

September 4, 2007, the “IT Management Showcase” hosted by the Hong Kong Productivity Council was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sangfor Technologies, recognized as one of China’s fastest-growing and most innovative network equipment providers, participated alongside IBM, Microsoft, and CA. The event brought together more than 300 CIOs from the Hong Kong Government and major enterprises. As the only mainland Chinese technology vendor participating in the showcase, Sangfor’s exhibition attracted significant attention from attendees.

2007年9月4日，由香港生產力促進局主辦的「IT Management Showcase」在香港國際會議展覽中心隆重舉辦。作為中國成長最快、創新能力最強的前沿網絡設備供應商，深信服科技與 IBM、Microsoft、CA 共同參與此次盛會，同時參會的還有300多位香港政府及各大企事業集團的首席信息官。作為本次展會中唯一來自內地的中國廠商，深信服的展位吸引了與會嘉賓的廣泛關注。

2008｜Bitcoin Emergence

2008｜比特幣誕生

On 4 February 2008, the Edison Chen Photo Scandal triggered a major digital privacy crisis. A large number of private photographs were widely circulated online, making it one of the most influential digital privacy incidents in Chinese-speaking societies. The event brought widespread public attention to issues including personal data protection, online content dissemination, digital forensics, and privacy protection in the internet era.

2008年2月4日，陳冠希艷照事件引發大規模網絡隱私危機。大量私人照片在互聯網快速傳播，成為華人社會最具影響力的數字隱私事件之一。該事件推動公眾首次廣泛關注個人資料保護、網絡傳播、數字取證以及互聯網時代個人隱私保護等議題。

May 2008, Sangfor Technologies established its Hong Kong office approximately eight years after its founding, marking its first overseas office and the beginning of its international sales and service network. The move represented the company’s first step toward global expansion, using Hong Kong as a gateway into Asia-Pacific channels and international customer markets. It became an early example of a Chinese cybersecurity enterprise expanding overseas, later extending its global presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other regions.

2008年5月，深信服在成立約八年之際設立中國香港辦事處，為其首個境外辦事處，同步開始組建海外銷售與服務體系；其意義在於標誌著這家深圳起家的企業級安全與雲計算廠商正式邁出國際化第一步，以香港作為亞太跳板切入海外渠道與客戶市場，成為中國網絡安全企業出海的先行樣本，後續逐步擴展至東南亞、中東、歐洲等全球分支網絡。

2009｜The Rise of Mobile Internet

2009｜移動互聯網爆發

March 2, 2009, Palo Alto Networks, a Silicon Valley cybersecurity startup founded nearly four years earlier, announced its expansion into the Asian market. The company introduced its next-generation firewall featuring App-ID application identification and User-ID user identification capabilities, and appointed Hong Kong-based Data World and Singapore-based Transition Systems as its first regional distributors. This marked the formal introduction of the next-generation firewall concept into Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

2009年3月2日，成立近四年的矽谷初創廠商 Palo Alto Networks 宣布進軍亞洲市場，推出具備 App-ID 應用識別、User-ID 用戶識別等特性的下一代防火牆，並選定香港 Data World 與新加坡 Transition Systems 為首批區域分銷商，下一代防火牆理念正式落地香港及東南亞。

April 24, 2009, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., Ltd. and CSI/CSA entered into a share purchase agreement. On September 23 of the same year, through its wholly owned subsidiary Teamsun Technology (Hong Kong), the company completed the acquisition of 203,431,896 shares in ASL, representing 65.3% of ASL’s issued share capital as of completion, for a consideration of approximately HK$262 million. On September 29, a mandatory general cash offer was launched. Upon the close of the offer period on October 20, an additional 101,100 shares were accepted, bringing Teamsun Technology (Hong Kong)’s total holding to 203,532,996 shares, representing 65.4% of ASL’s issued share capital. ASL remained listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 00771).

2009年4月24日，北京華勝天成與 CSI/CSA 簽署購股協議；同年9月23日，其通過全資子公司華勝天成科技（香港）完成對 ASL 203,431,896 股（佔交割日已發行股本65.3%）的收購，交易對價約2.62億港元；9月29日發出全面現金要約，至10月20日要約期截止，新增接納101,100股，華勝天成（香港）合計持股203,532,996股、佔ASL全部已發行股本65.4%，成為控股股東，ASL 維持港交所上市地位（HKEX：00771）。

2010｜WikiLeaks

2010｜維基解密

June 25, 2010, the ICANN Board approved Hong Kong’s internationalized country code top-level domain (IDN ccTLD) “.香港” (xn--j6w193g), operated by HKIRC, and the domain was added to the global DNS root zone on July 12 of the same year. This marked Hong Kong’s establishment of a bilingual ccTLD identity, expanding its internet presence from an English-only domain space to a parallel Chinese-language digital identity, strengthening local users’ sense of belonging in the digital environment and reflecting Hong Kong’s role as a linguistic and cultural bridge between East and West.

2010年6月25日，ICANN 理事會批准香港國際化國家代碼頂級域「.香港」（xn--j6w193g），由 HKIRC 管理，同年7月12日寫入全球 DNS。這標誌著香港取得雙語 ccTLD 身份，互聯網身份從純英文擴展至中文並行，強化中文用戶在本地數字空間的歸屬感，也呼應香港作為中西交匯節點的語言與文化定位。

July 21, 2010, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong launched an investigation into the Octopus “Octopus Rewards” programme, following concerns over the transfer of customer information to business partners for promotional purposes. The case emerged from media investigations and disputes over third-party data usage. Octopus subsequently acknowledged that personal data of approximately 1.97 million customers had been involved since 2006, generating related revenue of about HK$44 million. The incident triggered widespread public debate over commercial use of personal data, user consent, and privacy boundaries, becoming a significant turning point in Hong Kong’s data governance development and contributing to the strengthening of direct marketing consent mechanisms, corporate data management practices, and subsequent improvements to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

2010年7月21日，香港個人資料私隱專員公署就八達通「日日賞」計劃客戶資料被提供予商業夥伴作推廣用途一事展開調查；事件源於傳媒追查及合作夥伴資料使用爭議，八達通隨後承認自2006年以來涉及約197萬名客戶資料，並獲得約4,400萬港元相關收入。事件徹底引發香港社會對個人資料商業利用、用戶授權及私隱邊界的關注，成為香港數據治理發展的重要轉折點，並推動直接促銷同意機制、企業資料管理及《個人資料（私隱）條例》後續完善。

2011｜The Arab Spring

2011｜阿拉伯之春

August 10, 2011, the HKEXnews disclosure website of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX, 0388) suffered its first reported DDoS attack, causing service disruption and the suspension of trading in eight securities, including HSBC Holdings. After a nine-day investigation, Hong Kong Police arrested a 29-year-old man in Kwun Tong and seized suspected computer equipment linked to the attack.

2011年8月10日，香港交易所（HKEX，0388）「披露易」網站首次遭黑客發動 DDoS 攻擊並癱瘓，導致包括滙豐控股（0005）在內的8隻證券被迫停牌。警方經過9日調查後，於8月18日在觀塘拘捕一名自稱商人的29歲男子，並檢獲一批涉嫌用作犯案的電腦器材。

February 22, 2011, the priority registration period for the “.香港” Chinese ccTLD began. The first “.香港” domain was activated on March 23 and opened for public registration on May 31. This marked the transition of Chinese-language ccTLDs into public use, enabling local enterprises, organizations, and individuals to establish digital identities in their native language and strengthening Hong Kong’s bilingual digital ecosystem.

2011年2月22日，優先註冊期展開，首例「.香港」域名於3月23日啟用，並於5月31日起全面向公眾開放。此標誌著中文 ccTLD 正式進入民用階段，本地企業、機構與個人可在 DNS 層面以母語呈現身份，進一步完善香港雙語文數字生態，並為後續電子商貿與品牌本地化提供制度接口。

March 28, 2011, ASL Security Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASL, acquired 100% equity interest in Singapore-based i-Sprint Innovations Pte Ltd, an identity and access management security provider, for approximately SGD 7.9 million (around HK$47.4 million), strengthening the group’s cybersecurity solution portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region. On January 9, 2026, i-Sprint Holdings entered into a share purchase agreement with Secure Trust Technologies for a total consideration of US$87.94225 million. The transaction was completed on March 12, 2026, with i-Sprint Holdings repurchasing ASL Security’s approximately 35.42% stake for US$24.980526 million. ASL subsequently ceased to hold any shares in i-Sprint Holdings, completing a strategic exit from this non-core investment.

2011年3月28日，ASL 全資附屬公司 ASL Security Solutions 以約790萬新加坡元（約4,740萬港元）收購新加坡 i-Sprint Innovations Pte Ltd（身份與訪問管理安全廠商）全部股本權益，強化集團亞太安全解決方案組合；2026年1月9日，i-Sprint Holdings 與第三方 Secure Trust Technologies 訂立股份購買協議（總代價8,794.225萬美元），同年3月12日完成，並由 i-Sprint Holdings 以2,498.0526萬美元回購 ASL Security 所持約35.42%股權，ASL 自此不再持有 i-Sprint Holdings 任何股份，實現對該非核心投資的策略性退出。

November 24, 2011, PCCW Limited (00008.HK) completed a business restructuring by transferring its telecommunications operations into HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKTGH). Through HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKT, 06823.HK), the telecommunications business was separately listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 29, 2011, creating a split structure between PCCW’s non-telecommunications businesses, including media and enterprise solutions, and HKT’s telecommunications operations, including fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services. The restructuring process included the establishment of HKT Limited in 2008, the formation of HKT Trust on November 7, 2011, and the completion of asset transfers on November 24, 2011.

2011年11月24日，電訊盈科（PCCW Limited，00008.HK）完成業務重組，將電訊業務歸集至 HKT Group Holdings Limited（HKTGH），並以香港電訊信託（HKT Trust）及 HKT Limited（香港電訊，06823.HK）為載體，於2011年11月29日在港交所獨立上市，形成 PCCW（媒體、企業方案等非電訊業務）與 HKT（固網、移動、寬頻等電訊業務）的分拆架構；前序步驟包括2008年成立 HKT Limited、2011年11月7日成立 HKT Trust、2011年11月24日完成資產劃轉等安排。

2012｜NASA's Curiosity Rover Lands on Mars

2012｜NASA「好奇號」探測車登陸火星

May 17, 2012: Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) hosted the “Building Trust in Cloud Computing” summit at Cyberport, Hong Kong, and officially established its Hong Kong & Macau Chapter, becoming a key international organization supporting the development of Hong Kong’s cloud security ecosystem.

2012年5月17日，Cloud Security Alliance（CSA）於香港數碼港舉辦「Building Trust in Cloud Computing」峰會，並正式宣布成立 Hong Kong & Macau Chapter，成為香港雲安全領域的重要國際組織。

2013｜The Snowden Affair

2013｜斯諾登事件

On 20 May 2013, Edward Snowden arrived in Hong Kong. In June 2013, he revealed the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance programs, and subsequently left Hong Kong for Russia on 23 June. The event made Hong Kong a global focal point for discussions on cybersecurity, surveillance, and digital sovereignty, pushing cybersecurity beyond the technical domain and into the core agenda of international politics and global governance.

2013年5月20日，愛德華·斯諾登抵達香港，並於6月曝光美國國家安全局（NSA）監控計劃，隨後於6月23日離開香港前往俄羅斯。該事件使香港成為全球網絡安全、信息監控與數字主權討論的焦點，並推動網絡安全從技術領域進入國際政治與全球治理的核心議題。

2014｜Occupy Central

2014｜佔中事件

2014.10.01–2014.10, the international hacker group “Anonymous” announced the launch of a cyberattack campaign named “OpHongKong” targeting Hong Kong websites. It became one of the longest-lasting and most extensive cyberattack campaigns in Hong Kong’s history, targeting websites of government departments, key organisations, political groups, media outlets, and non-governmental organisations.

2014年，在 10 月 1 日至 10 月底期間，國際黑客組織「匿名者」向香港網站宣佈發動名為「香港行動」(OpHongKong) 的網絡攻擊活動。這次是香港歷史上歷時最長和影響最廣泛的一次網絡攻擊，目標包括政府部門、一些重要的機構、政治團體、傳播媒體及非政府機構的網站。

2015｜AlphaGo

2015.01.01, the Hong Kong Police Force officially established the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB), elevating cybersecurity capabilities to a dedicated policing function. The establishment marked a major milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity governance and law enforcement development.

2015年1月1日，香港警務處正式成立網絡安全及科技罪案調查科（CSTCB），將網絡安全提升至專職警察力量層面，是行業治理的分水嶺。

2015.04.01, the Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong (GovCERT.HK) officially commenced operations under the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. GovCERT.HK was established to coordinate cybersecurity incident response among more than 80 government departments’ Information Security Incident Response Teams (ISIRT), forming a CERT framework with complementary public and private sector roles alongside HKCERT.

2015 年 4 月 1 日，政府電腦保安事故協調中心（GovCERT.HK）正式成立並開始運作，隸屬政府資訊科技總監辦公室，專責統籌逾 80 個政府部門資訊安全事件應變小組（ISIRT），與 HKCERT 形成公私分工的 CERT 體系。

2015.09, Blackpanda was founded in Hong Kong and incorporated Blackpanda Limited, using Hong Kong as its startup and early operational base. The company focused on incident response and cybersecurity services. As its business expanded across the Asia-Pacific region, the company established its Singapore operating entity in 2018 and gradually shifted its regional management centre to Singapore. In 2022, it further established the group holding company Blackpanda Group Pte. Ltd., completing its corporate restructuring.

2015年9月，Blackpanda 於香港成立，並註冊 Blackpanda Limited，以香港作為創業和早期運營基地，專注於事件響應（Incident Response）和網絡安全服務。隨著業務拓展至亞太市場，公司於2018年在新加坡設立運營主體，並逐步將區域管理重心遷至新加坡；2022年進一步設立集團控股公司 Blackpanda Group Pte. Ltd.，完成集團架構調整。

2016｜Donald Trump Elected U.S. President for the First Time

2016｜特朗普首次當選美國總統

On 12 April 2016, the first “Hong Kong–Mainland Cybersecurity Forum” was jointly organised in Hong Kong by the Cybersecurity Coordination Bureau of the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of the Hong Kong SAR Government. Around 200 professionals from government, academia, and the information security industry in both regions attended the forum, which aimed to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, exchange industry experience, promote talent development, and enhance public awareness of cybersecurity.

2016年4月12日，國家互聯網信息辦公室網絡安全協調局及香港特區政府資訊科技總監辦公室聯合主辦首屆「香港-內地網絡安全論壇」在香港召開，來自兩地政府、學術界及資訊保安業界的約200名專業人士出席，旨在加強兩地網絡安全交流合作、探討產業經驗、促進人才培養及提升民眾安全意識。

On 16 May 2016, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) jointly hosted the first “Cyber Security Summit 2016”. The summit disclosed that cybercrime in Hong Kong in the previous year had caused financial losses of HKD 1.8 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 51.6%. Cybersecurity experts highlighted that cyberattacks had become borderless, with risks extending across mobile devices, social platforms, electronic trading platforms, and medical data environments. They called for stronger cybersecurity protection across sectors as attackers could exploit a single vulnerability to obtain large volumes of data.

2016年5月16日，香港警務處與香港應用科技研究院首辦「網絡安全峰會2016」；會上披露香港上一年整體網絡罪案致金融體系損失18億元，按年增長51.6%；網絡安全專家指出，網絡攻擊已無疆界之分，手機、社交平台、電子交易平台及醫學數據等物聯網場景廣泛覆蓋，黑客攻破單點防線即可套取大量數據，呼籲各界強化網絡保安工作。

On 18 May 2016, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the launch of the Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative (CFI) at the Cyber Security Summit. The initiative adopted a three-pillar framework to enhance the banking sector’s cyber resilience: the Cyber Resilience Assessment Framework (C-RAF), the Professional Development Programme (PDP), and the Cyber Intelligence Sharing Platform (CISP). On 24 May, the HKMA issued a formal circular to licensed banks making the initiative part of regulatory requirements, followed by the release of CFI implementation details on 21 December.

2016年5月18日，香港金融管理局（HKMA）於網絡安全高峰會宣布推出「網絡防衛計劃」（Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative, CFI），以三支柱架構提升香港銀行業抵禦網絡攻擊能力：設立「網絡防衛評估框架」（C-RAF）、推出「專業培訓計劃」（PDP）、建立「網絡風險資訊共享平台」（CISP）；同年5月24日向所有持牌銀行發出正式通告列為監管規定，12月21日發布CFI實施細則。

On 29 June 2016, Future Data Group Limited (8229.HK) published its placing prospectus and was listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through a placing. The sponsor was Shenwan Hongyuan Capital (H.K.) Limited. Trading commenced at 9:00 a.m. on 8 July 2016, with an offer price of HKD 0.58 per share, 100 million shares issued, and net proceeds of approximately HKD 34.4 million.

2016年6月29日，Future Data Group Limited（未來數據集團，8229.HK）刊發配售上市文件，以配售方式於港交所GEM上市，保薦人為申萬宏源融資（香港）有限公司；股份於2016年7月8日上午九時正起於創業板買賣，配售價0.58港元，發行1億股，集資淨額約3,440萬港元，每手5,000股。

On 20 July 2016, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), together with the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force, officially launched Hong Kong’s first Cyber Range Laboratory at Hong Kong Science Park. The facility provided simulated cyberattack and defence training for law enforcement officers, financial institutions, and cybersecurity professionals. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers later became partners in expanding cybersecurity training programmes for the financial sector.

2016年7月20日，香港應用科技研究院（ASTRI）聯同香港警務處網絡安全及科技罪案調查科（CSTCB）於香港科學園正式啟用全港首個網絡靶場（Cyber Range Laboratory／網絡安全研究與培訓中心），為警務人員、金融機構及專才提供模擬黑客攻擊與防禦實戰訓練；香港金融管理局（HKMA）及香港銀行學會為後續金融領域訓練擴展合作方。

On 1 August 2016, Cyberport announced the establishment of the Cyberport Macro Fund (CMF) with an initial size of HKD 200 million. Investment activities officially began in 2017. On 1 April 2021, an additional HKD 200 million was injected, expanding the fund size to HKD 400 million. The fund expanded its investment scope from seed and Series A stages to Series B and later stages, focusing on digital technology companies within the Cyberport community, including fintech, cybersecurity, and Web3 sectors.

2016年8月1日，數碼港宣布設立「數碼港投資創業基金」（Cyberport Macro Fund, CMF），初始規模2億港元；2017年正式啟動投資，2021年4月1日再注資2億港元，總規模擴至4億港元，投資階段由種子至A輪延伸至B輪及後期，重點跟投數碼港社群內金融科技、網絡安全及Web3等數碼科技企業。

2017｜WannaCry

On January 3, 2017, Hong Kong and Shenzhen signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Joint Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop, formally launching the development of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park and establishing the foundation for the “one zone, two parks” framework. The initiative created a strategic platform connecting Hong Kong’s international research capabilities with Shenzhen’s innovation ecosystem, supporting the future development of artificial intelligence, fintech, data security, and cybersecurity industries, and marking a new stage of cross-border technology collaboration. 2017年1月3日，香港與深圳簽署《關於港深推進落馬洲河套地區共同發展的合作備忘錄》，正式推動港深創新及科技園建設，並為「一區兩園」發展模式奠定基礎。該合作區成為香港連接深圳創新資源、推動人工智能、金融科技、數據安全及網絡安全產業發展的重要戰略平台，標誌香港科技生態邁向跨境協同創新的新階段。

On 8 March 2017, Microware Group Limited (01985.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company provides IT infrastructure solutions and managed IT services, with business areas covering cybersecurity, enterprise cloud services, and AI applications. Its customers include the Hong Kong government, public organisations, and sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and education.

2017年3月8日，美高域集團有限公司（Microware Group Limited，01985.HK）於港交所主板上市，總部香港，主營資訊科技基建解決方案與 IT 托管服務，業務含網絡安全、企業雲服務及 AI 應用，客戶覆蓋香港政府、公營機構及金融、電訊、教育等行業。

On 16 June 2017, Nexion Technologies Limited (8420.HK) was listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with regional operations covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, the company provides network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions, managed IT services, and cloud transformation services.

2017年6月16日，Nexion Technologies Limited（8420.HK）於港交所 GEM 上市，總部香港、區域運營覆蓋香港／馬來西亞／新加坡，主營網絡基礎設施與網絡安全解決方案、託管 IT 服務及雲轉型。

On 19 April 2017, Edvance International Holdings Limited was listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) under stock code 8410.HK. The company transferred to the Main Board on 24 December 2019 under stock code 1410.HK. Founded in Hong Kong in 2002, Edvance operates across Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Singapore, focusing on cybersecurity product distribution and technology services. According to Frost & Sullivan, it was the largest IT security solutions value-added distributor in Hong Kong by revenue in 2018.

2017年4月19日，安領國際控股有限公司（Edvance International Holdings Limited）於港交所 GEM 上市，股份代號 8410.HK；2019年10月8日遞交轉板申請，12月16日獲原則批准，12月24日起於主板買賣，新代號 1410.HK。公司 2002 年於香港成立，業務足跡覆蓋香港、澳門、內地及新加坡，主營網絡安全產品分銷與技術服務；按 Frost & Sullivan報告，2018 年收益計為香港最大 IT 安全解決方案增值分銷商。

2018｜The Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and the Debate over Spyware Regulation

2018｜沙特記者卡舒吉遇害事件與間諜軟件監管爭議

On 18 April 2018, Hong Kong Broadband Limited reported a data breach incident to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, confirming that an inactive customer database had been accessed without authorisation. The company immediately activated its incident response procedures, issued announcements through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and public statements, proactively contacted affected customers through SMS, email, and postal notices, established a 24-hour hotline, and reported the incident to the Office of the Communications Authority while cooperating fully with regulatory investigations.

2018年4月18日，香港寬頻有限公司向個人資料私隱專員公署通報資料外洩事故，確認一個已停用的客戶資料庫遭未經授權入侵。公司隨即啟動應變機制，除在香港交易所發布正式公告及新聞公報外，亦透過短訊、電郵及郵件等多渠道主動聯絡受影響客戶，設立二十四小時專線解答查詢，並同步通報通訊事務管理局辦公室，全面配合監管調查。

On 24 October 2018, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited publicly disclosed a major data breach incident, confirming that external attackers had gained unauthorised access to its servers between March and May of the same year. The breach exposed personal data of approximately 9.4 million passengers worldwide, including passport numbers, identity card details, and frequent flyer programme information. The incident significantly impacted Cathay Pacific’s long-established brand reputation and led to regulatory actions and legal proceedings. Following investigations, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner found that the company had breached the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. In 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) imposed a GBP 500,000 fine under pre-GDPR legislation, while in 2021, Cathay Pacific reached a settlement in a Canadian class action lawsuit by paying CAD 1.55 million.

2018年10月24日，國泰航空有限公司公開披露嚴重資料外洩事故，確認外部黑客於當年3月至5月期間，針對公司伺服器進行未獲授權存取，導致全球約940萬名乘客的個人資料（包括護照號碼、身份證號碼及飛行常客計劃資料）被不當查閱。該事故重創國泰航空長年建立的品牌信譽，並引發連串監管處罰與法律訴訟：香港私隱專員公署經調查後認定其違反《個人資料（私隱）條例》；2020年，英國資訊專員辦公室（ICO）據《通用數據保護條例》（GDPR）前身法規對其處以50萬英鎊罰款；2021年，國泰航空支付155萬加元，就加拿大的相關集體訴訟達成和解。

2019｜ The 2019 Unrest in Hong Kong

2019｜修例风波

On 3 April 2019, Future Data Group (8229.HK), a systems integration and cybersecurity services provider listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announced the acquisition of a 64.86% stake in Maximus Group Consulting Limited for up to HKD 12 million. Maximus Consulting (Hong Kong), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maximus Group, provides cybersecurity services in Hong Kong and Macau. The acquisition aimed to integrate sales and delivery capabilities, expand coverage among enterprise and government customers in Hong Kong and Macau, and build cybersecurity service capabilities comparable to those of the Big Four accounting firms.

2019年4月3日，港交所 GEM 上市的系統整合與網絡安全服務商 Future Data Group（8229.HK）公告，以最高 1,200 萬港元收購 Maximus Group Consulting Limited 64.86% 股權，標的全資附屬 Maximus Consulting（Hong Kong）主營香港及澳門網絡安全服務。收購意在整合銷售與執行鏈條，擴大港澳企業及政府客戶覆蓋，對標四大會計師事務所級別安全服務能力。

On 22 August 2019, HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) announced the completion of its acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited. Macroview is a digital technology solutions and managed services provider serving Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China, with capabilities covering enterprise network design and implementation, cybersecurity, and multi-cloud management. HGC stated that the acquisition would accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen its ICT and digital services strategy.

2019年8月22日，HGC Global Communications Limited（HGC 環電）宣布完成對 Macroview Telecom Limited（高威電信）的收購。Macroview 為香港、澳門及內地市場的數字技術解決方案與託管服務提供商，業務涵蓋企業網絡設計實施、網絡安全及多雲管理；HGC 表示本次收購將加速集團數字化轉型，強化 ICT 與數字服務布局。

On 23 August 2019, Hong Kong Broadband Network (01310.HK) announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of JOS CI, Adura Hong Kong, and Adura Cyber Security from JTH for USD 50 million in cash. The acquired businesses provide IT solutions and cybersecurity consulting services in Hong Kong and Singapore. The transaction was regarded as a strategic move by Hong Kong Broadband, following its integration with WTT, to accelerate expansion into enterprise IT and cybersecurity services and develop into a comprehensive systems integration and connectivity services provider.

2019年8月23日，香港寬頻（01310.HK）公告以 5,000 萬美元現金收購 JTH 旗下 JOS CI、Adura Hong Kong 及 Adura Cyber Security 全部已發行股本，標的於香港、新加坡從事 IT 解決方案及網絡安全顧問服務。交易被視為香港寬頻借 WTT 整合後加速切入企業 IT 與網絡安全市場，構建綜合系統整合與連接服務運營商。

On 2 September 2019, the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong detected an APT attack initiated by an unknown organisation. The incident was publicly disclosed on 10 September, with the authority confirming that no patient data was leaked and medical services were not affected. The incident was reported to the government and the Police Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau. It became the first publicly disclosed APT attack targeting Hong Kong’s public healthcare system.

2019年9月2日，香港醫管局偵測到未知組織發起 APT 入侵；9月10日正式公開披露，確認無病人資料外洩、醫療服務不受影響，並通報政府及警方網罪科。此為香港公營醫療體系首次公開披露的 APT 攻擊事件。

2020｜The COVID-19 Pandemic

2020｜疫情

On 11 February 2000, Pacific Century CyberWorks (the predecessor of PCCW) announced the acquisition of Cable & Wireless HKT Limited. The transaction was completed on 17 August 2000, and the merged company was renamed PCCW Limited (00008.HK), with the former HKT becoming PCCW’s telecommunications business unit. On 21 March 2011, PCCW announced plans to spin off its telecommunications business through a business trust structure. The proposal was approved by shareholders on 12 October 2011, followed by the offering on 16 November. On 29 November 2011, HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK, stapled units) were listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming Hong Kong’s first listed business trust. PCCW retained approximately 55% ownership.

2000年2月11日，盈科數碼動力（PCCW 前身）宣布收購 Cable & Wireless HKT Limited；2000年8月17日交易完成，合併後公司更名為電訊盈科有限公司（PCCW Limited，00008.HK），原 HKT 成為 PCCW 旗下電訊業務板塊。2011年3月21日，PCCW 公告擬分拆電訊業務並以商業信託形式獨立上市；2011年10月12日特別股東大會通過分拆議案，2011年11月16日招股，11月29日香港電訊信託及香港電訊有限公司（HKT Trust / HKT Limited，06823.HK，股份合訂單位）於港交所主板掛牌，為香港首隻上市商業信託，PCCW 保留約55%權益。

On 15 April 2020, Hong Kong insurtech company OneDegree received a virtual insurance licence from the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong, becoming the first independent technology insurance company in Hong Kong to obtain such a licence. The company announced plans to enter the cyber insurance market following its launches in pet and medical insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hong Kong, OneDegree received investments from institutions including Cyberport, BitRock Capital, and Cathay Venture. It later expanded into enterprise cyber insurance, digital asset insurance, and cybersecurity risk assessment platform Cymetrics, becoming an important participant in Hong Kong’s cyber insurance sector.

2020年4月15日，香港保險科技公司 OneDegree 獲香港保險業監管局頒發虛擬保險牌照，成為香港首家獲發虛擬保險牌照的獨立科技保險公司，並宣布將在寵物保險、醫療保險之後推出網絡安全保險產品，正式進入網絡安全保險市場。OneDegree 成立於2016年，總部位於香港，獲 Cyberport、BitRock Capital、Cathay Venture 等機構投資，後續陸續推出面向企業的網絡安全保險、數字資產保險及網絡安全風險評估平台 Cymetrics，逐步發展成為香港網絡安全保險領域的重要參與者。

On 2 September 2020, Exclusive Networks announced the acquisition of Hong Kong value-added distributor JJNET, founded in 2009. The transaction marked its first Asia-Pacific acquisition since acquiring Singapore-based Transition Systems in 2016. Following completion, JJNET was integrated with Exclusive Networks’ Hong Kong office.

2020年9月2日，Exclusive Networks 宣布收購香港增值分銷商 JJNET（成立於 2009 年），為其 2016 年收購新加坡 Transition Systems 以來首宗亞太區併購；交易完成後與 Exclusive Networks 香港辦公室合併。

On 24 September 2020, Swedish mobile forensics company Micro Systemation AB (MSAB) announced the suspension of its operations in Hong Kong and Mainland China, and would no longer provide solutions to government agencies including the Hong Kong Police Force’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau. The company cited the impact of the U.S. decision to revoke Hong Kong’s special status and related export controls.

2020年9月24日，瑞典手機取證廠商 Micro Systemation AB（MSAB）宣布停止香港及中國業務運營，不再向香港警方網絡安全及科技罪案調查局等政府機構提供解決方案，稱受美國取消香港特殊地位及出口管制影響。

On 7 October 2020, Israeli digital forensics company Cellebrite, known for its UFED mobile device extraction solutions, announced the immediate suspension of sales of its Digital Intelligence solutions and services to customers in Hong Kong and Mainland China due to changes in U.S. regulations. The Hong Kong Police Force had previously acquired its technology for criminal investigations. The company later stated that all authorised units in Hong Kong and Mainland China had been deactivated, and related distributor agreements had been terminated.

2020年10月7日，以色列數字取證廠商 Cellebrite（UFED 手機破解方案）宣布，因應美國法規變更，即時停止向香港及中國客戶銷售數字情報（Digital Intelligence）解決方案與服務，香港警方此前曾採購其技術用於刑事案件取證；公司後續聲明所有在港/在陸授權單元已停用，合作經銷商亦終止協議。

On 9 October 2020, Edvance International Holdings Limited (01410.HK) acquired all issued shares of Wepro180 Group Limited for HKD 3.5 million. The target company owned wepro180 Hong Kong and Hanlin Asia, focusing on technology media, online marketing, and multimedia production. Following completion, Wepro180 became a wholly owned subsidiary of Edvance International.

2020年10月9日，安領國際控股有限公司（Edvance International Holdings Limited，01410.HK）以 350 萬港元收購睿報180集團有限公司（Wepro180 Group Limited）全部已發行股份，標的持有 wepro180 香港及瀚林亞洲，主營香港科技媒體、線上營銷及多媒體製作。完成後 Wepro180 成為安領國際全資附屬公司。

2021｜China Releases the Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law

2021｜中國《數據安全法》和《個人信息保護法》發布

On 29 October 2021, Edvance International Holdings Limited (01410.HK) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AGDT Global Technology Group Limited (AGDT), acquired all issued shares of Silverstone Network Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Silverstone Group”) for HKD 5 million. The Silverstone Group provides information technology security solutions. The transaction was completed on 18 February 2022, with the Silverstone Group becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Edvance International.

2021年10月29日，安領國際（Edvance International Holdings Limited，01410.HK）直接全資附屬公司獅昂環球數科集團有限公司（AGDT）以 500 萬港元收購 Silverstone Network Limited 全部已發行股份及其附屬公司（合稱「Silverstone 集團」），標的從事資訊科技安全解決方案；交易於 2022 年 2 月 18 日完成，Silverstone 集團成為安領國際全資附屬公司。

2022｜ChatGPT

On 21 January 2022, Edvance International Holdings Limited (01410.HK) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AGDT Global Technology Group Limited (AGDT), acquired all issued shares of Maldun Network Limited (Maldun Information Security Technology Limited) for HKD 24 million. The transaction was completed on 18 February 2022, with Maldun HK becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the group. The acquisition aimed to strengthen the group’s cybersecurity services business, particularly in support of its proprietary AI engine and adaptive infrastructure strategy.

2022年1月21日，安領國際（Edvance International Holdings Limited，01410.HK）全資附屬公司獅昂環球數科集團有限公司（AGDT）以 2,400 萬港元收購 Maldun Network Limited（魔盾信息安全科技有限公司）全部已發行股份；交易於 2022 年 2 月 18 日完成，Maldun HK 成為集團全資附屬公司，主營技術服務，收購旨在強化集團網絡安全服務業務，尤其配合自有 AI 引擎與自適應基礎設施布局。

On 31 March 2022, IAPP Hong Kong KnowledgeNet hosted a thematic sharing session, with Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung delivering the opening remarks. The event, titled “Privacy Challenges Faced by Organisations in Implementing Technology and Processes to Handle COVID-19 Data”, focused on balancing the handling of health data, employee information, and privacy protection during the pandemic. It represents one of the earliest publicly accessible records of professional exchange within Hong Kong’s privacy community, reflecting the growing connection between Hong Kong’s privacy protection sector and international professional networks, while contributing to future discussions on data governance and AI governance.

2022年3月31日，IAPP 香港 KnowledgeNet 舉辦專題分享會，香港個人資料私隱專員鍾麗玲發表開幕致辭。活動主題為「企業實施技術及流程處理 COVID-19 數據時面臨的隱私挑戰」，聚焦疫情期間企業處理健康數據、員工資料及隱私保護之間的平衡問題。該活動成為目前可檢索到的香港隱私專業社區較早公開交流記錄之一，體現香港隱私保護領域與國際專業網絡進一步連接，並推動數據治理及後續 AI Governance 相關專業討論的發展。

On 11 April 2022, licensed virtual insurer OneDegree Hong Kong Limited and Munich Re entered into a three-year strategic partnership to launch OneInfinity, a digital asset insurance product. It became the first licensed insurer in Asia to collaborate with a global leading reinsurer to provide digital asset insurance solutions. The product targeted exchanges, custodians, asset managers, and technology providers, combining the cybersecurity capabilities of OneDegree’s sister company Cymetrics to address risks including wallet theft, hacking, fraud, and enterprise cyber risks.

2022 年 4 月 11 日，香港持牌虛擬保險公司 OneDegree Hong Kong Limited 與 Munich Re 訂立三年戰略合作，推出數字資產保險產品 OneInfinity，為亞洲首家與全球頭部再保險人合作提供數字資產保險的持牌 insurer，產品面向交易平台、託管人、資管及技術提供商，並結合姊妹公司 Cymetrics 的網絡安全能力覆蓋錢包盜竊、黑客、欺詐及企業網絡風險。

On 14 June 2022, Lenovo Group and PCCW jointly announced a USD 614 million acquisition of key assets of PCCW Solutions, acquiring an 80% stake in PCCW Solutions and a 20% stake in PCCWNS to establish a joint venture, Lenovo PCCW Solutions (LPS). The transaction integrated Lenovo’s technology capabilities with PCCW’s IT services team of approximately 4,000 employees. The deal was completed on 12 August, and LPS officially commenced operations on 15 August, strengthening Lenovo’s position in the Asia-Pacific systems integration and managed services market.

2022年6月14日，聯想集團與電訊盈科聯合公告，斥資6.14億美元收購PCCW Solutions核心資產80%權益及PCCWNS 20%權益，組建合資公司LPS（Lenovo PCCW Solutions），整合雙方設備能力與4000人IT團隊；8月12日交易交割完成，8月15日LPS正式運營，確立聯想在亞太系統集成與託管服務市場的頭部地位。

On 15 July 2022, BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited (01204.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming known as the “first technology stock from Macau”. Headquartered in Macau with distribution operations in Hong Kong, the company provides enterprise IT solutions, professional IT services, and managed services. It operates a local 24/7 information security operations centre in Macau, offering cybersecurity monitoring and managed security services. The company had submitted listing applications three times in April 2021, December 2021, and June 2022, with China Tonghai Capital as the sole sponsor.

2022年7月15日，博維智慧科技有限公司（BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited，01204.HK）於港交所主板掛牌，被稱為「澳門科技第一股」。公司總部位於澳門，在香港開展分銷業務，主營企業 IT 解決方案、專業 IT 服務及託管服務，並在澳門設有本地 7×24 信息安全營運中心，提供網絡安全監控與託管安全服務；曾於 2021 年 4 月、12 月及 2022 年 6 月三度遞表，獨家保薦人為中國通海企業融資。

On 26 September 2022, MTT Group Holdings Limited (02350.HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Through its two business brands, TriTech and Multisoft, the company provides products and services related to data communications, system infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

2022年9月26日，數科集團控股有限公司（MTT Group Holdings Limited，02350.HK）於香港交易所主板掛牌上市。公司通過 TriTech 及 Multisoft 兩大業務品牌，提供數據通訊、系統基建、網絡安全及數碼轉型相關產品與服務。

2023｜China Enters the Post-Pandemic Era

2023｜中國進入後疫情時代

On 1 June 2023, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) officially implemented the “Guidelines for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators”, establishing a licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). Hong Kong became one of the first international financial centres in Asia to introduce a systematic regulatory framework for virtual assets. The implementation significantly increased cybersecurity demand related to digital asset custody, wallet protection, and compliance auditing.

2023年6月1日，香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會（SFC）正式實施《適用於虛擬資產交易平台營運者的指引》，確立虛擬資產交易平台（VATP）發牌制度，香港成為亞洲首批建立系統性虛擬資產監管框架的國際金融中心之一，制度落地顯著帶動數字資產託管安全、錢包防護及合規審計相關的網絡安全需求增長。

On 18 August 2023, Cyberport reported a ransomware attack by Trigona to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). Attackers targeted internal files in mid-August and published approximately 400GB of data on the dark web on 12 September, affecting information of more than 13,000 students and partners. The incident became one of Hong Kong’s major public-sector data breaches and accelerated government reviews of cybersecurity and data governance practices across public organisations.

2023年8月18日，數碼港向香港個人資料私隱專員公署通報遭 Trigona 勒索軟件入侵，黑客於8月中旬鎖定內部檔案，並於9月12日在暗網公開約400GB數據，涉逾1.3萬名學員及合作夥伴資料，為香港公營機構重大數據洩露事件，促使政府加速檢視公共機構網絡安全及數據治理規範。

On 8 November 2023, Cloud Software Group, the parent company of Citrix, notified customers that it would cease all new commercial transactions, including direct sales and channel activities, in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau from 3 December 2023, while continuing maintenance and support services for existing customers.

2023年11月8日，Citrix（思傑系統）母公司 Cloud Software Group 通知客戶，自2023年12月3日起停止在中國內地、香港及澳門的所有新商業交易（含直銷與渠道），保留存量客戶維護支持。

On 15 December 2023, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Qi An Xin Technology Group Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding. Qi An Xin established an international R&D centre at Hong Kong Science Park, with plans for an international business centre, security operations centre (SOC), and international R&D and talent training centre. The collaboration focuses on areas including endpoint security, digital forensics, managed security service platforms (MSSP), cybersecurity laboratories, and competitions, representing a notable example of Hong Kong Science Park attracting leading cybersecurity companies in recent years.

2023年12月15日，香港科技園公司（HKSTP）與奇安信科技集團股份有限公司簽署合作備忘錄，奇安信落戶香港科學園並設立國際研發中心，規劃國際業務中心、安全營運中心（SOC）及國際研發與人才培訓中心，重點領域含終端安全、數字取證、託管安全營運平台（MSSP）、網絡安全實驗室及競賽，為近年科學園引入國際網絡安全龍頭企業的代表性事件。

On 29 December 2023, BaiShanCloud Holdings Limited submitted its first Main Board listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation and Haitong International as joint sponsors. The application expired on 29 June 2024. Earlier, the company had submitted an application for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market in April 2019, which was voluntarily withdrawn in July 2020 after four rounds of inquiries. The company began preparing for a Hong Kong listing in 2021, with the process continuing through its second filing with HKEX on 15 October 2025.

2023年12月29日，白山雲控股有限公司首次向港交所主板遞交招股書，聯席保薦人為中金公司、海通國際，該申請於2024年6月29日屆滿失效。更早前，公司曾於2019年4月向上交所提交科創板上市申請，經歷四輪問詢後於2020年7月主動撤回，並於2021年起籌備香港上市；此路徑延續至2025年10月15日第二次遞表港交所。

2024｜Donald Trump Re-elected as U.S. President

2024｜特朗普再次當選美國總統

On 4 February 2024, the Hong Kong Police Force disclosed Hong Kong’s first, and the world’s first publicly reported, AI-powered multi-person deepfake video conference fraud case. Arup, the UK-based multinational engineering and consulting firm, later confirmed that its Hong Kong office was the victim. An employee was deceived by AI-generated deepfakes impersonating the company’s UK-based CFO and other colleagues, and was induced to make 15 transfers to five local bank accounts, resulting in a loss of approximately HKD 200 million. The incident marked the evolution of AI-driven social engineering from single-person impersonation to the manipulation of collective identity and trust in multi-person virtual meetings.

2024年2月4日，香港警方披露本港首宗、亦為全球首宗公開報道的AI多人Deepfake視像會議企業詐騙案。英國跨國工程及顧問公司奧雅納（Arup）香港辦公室一名員工遭騙徒冒充英國總部CFO及其他同事，透過AI生成的多人Deepfake視像會議取得信任，並被誘導分15次向5個本地銀行戶口轉賬，損失約2億港元。事件標誌AI驅動社會工程攻擊由單點身份冒充進一步升級至多人虛擬會議中的整體身份與信任偽造。

On 22 September 2024, SiS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIS INTERNATIONAL (00529.HK), acquired 100% of Singapore-based OneT Solutions Pte. Ltd. for SGD 4.165 million, resulting in an indirect ownership interest of approximately 70%. OneT provides IT solutions and consulting implementation services in Singapore. The transaction was regarded as a strategic move by SIS to strengthen its regional enterprise consulting capabilities and expand its cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions.

2024年9月22日，SIS INTERNATIONAL（00529.HK）全資附屬 SiS Distribution 以416.5萬新加坡元收購新加坡 OneT Solutions Pte. Ltd. 100%股權，完成後間接持股約70%。OneT 於新加坡提供 IT 解決方案與諮詢執行服務。該交易被視為 SIS 強化區域企業諮詢能力，並延伸網絡安全與數碼化解決方案服務的重要舉措。

On 19 December 2024, the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association was officially established and granted the status of the sole CISP certification operator in Hong Kong. The establishment marked a further step in the development of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity professional ecosystem and talent development framework, aligning with national-level standards.

2024年12月19日，香港網絡安全專業協會正式成立，並獲授 CISP 認證香港唯一運營機構資格，標誌著香港網絡安全專業組織建設與人才培養體系進一步向國家級標準接軌。

2025｜DeepSeek

March 19, 2025: The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance, covering eight major sectors including finance, energy, and communications. The ordinance introduced substantial penalties and a two-hour reporting requirement for serious incidents, and was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. It was regarded as a milestone in Hong Kong’s transition from voluntary cybersecurity compliance toward a more legally mandated regulatory framework.

2025年3月19日：香港立法會通過《保護關鍵基礎設施（電腦系統）條例》，涵蓋金融、能源、通信等8大行業，設高額罰款與2小時嚴重事故通報制，定於2026年1月1日生效。這被視為香港網絡安全從“自願合規”邁向“強制法治”的里程碑。

April 5, 2025: The Financial Times reported that PwC China was considering the spin-off and sale of its cybersecurity business Dark Lab. According to the report, PwC China planned to divest Dark Lab through a management-led privatization transaction, with an estimated valuation of approximately HK$1 billion to HK$2 billion. Although the transaction was ultimately not completed, it reflected PwC’s strategic adjustments following the Evergrande-related controversy and highlighted growing market attention toward the capital value of cybersecurity professional services businesses.

2025年4月5日，《Financial Times》披露PwC中國擬分拆出售Dark Lab。據報道，PwC中國擬通過管理層主導的私有化交易分拆出售網絡安全業務Dark Lab，估值約10億至20億港元。交易最終未能完成，但反映Evergrande事件後PwC戰略調整，以及網絡安全專業服務業務的資本價值受到市場關注。

July 30, 2025: Tritech Distribution Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTT Group Holdings, received a winding-up petition filed by Conversant Solutions Pte Ltd with the High Court of Hong Kong, involving outstanding invoices of approximately US$45 million. In October 2025, the High Court conditionally allowed Tritech to submit an affirmation in opposition, subject to a deposit of US$22.5 million with the court. During the same period, Tritech initiated parallel legal proceedings in Singapore based on jurisdictional provisions. On March 24, 2026, both parties entered into a settlement agreement. After Tritech paid a settlement amount significantly lower than the combined claimed amount and security requirement, the petitioner withdrew the winding-up petition and Tritech discontinued the Singapore proceedings. In May 2026, the High Court of Hong Kong formally dismissed the winding-up petition by sealed order. The matter did not result in a winding-up order against Tritech, nor did it interrupt its continued operations as a core subsidiary of the group.

2025年7月30日，數科集團全資附屬公司Tritech Distribution Limited接獲Conversant Solutions Pte Ltd向香港高等法院提出的清盤呈請，涉未結髮票約4,500萬美元；2025年10月，高等法院附條件許可Tritech提交反對誓章（須向法院存入2,250萬美元），Tritech同期基於管轄條款在新加坡啓動平行訴訟；2026年3月24日，雙方訂立和解協議，Tritech支付遠低於索償額及擔保款之和解金額後，呈請人撤回呈請、Tritech終止新加坡訴訟；2026年5月，香港高等法院以蓋印命令正式駁回清盤呈請。事件未導致Tritech被頒清盤令，亦未中斷其作為集團核心附屬的持續運營。

October 15, 2025: Baishan Cloud Holdings Limited submitted a listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities and Haitong International acting as joint sponsors. This marked the company’s second attempt to pursue a Hong Kong listing. Previously, the company submitted its first Hong Kong listing application on December 29, 2023, which expired after six months on June 29, 2024. Earlier, the company had submitted an application for a STAR Market listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in April 2019, which was accepted but later voluntarily withdrawn in July 2020 after four rounds of regulatory inquiries. The company began preparing for a Hong Kong listing from 2021 onwards.

2025年10月15日，白山雲控股有限公司向港交所主板遞交招股書，擬在香港上市，聯席保薦人為中信證券、海通國際，系其第二次赴港遞表。此前，公司曾於2023年12月29日首次向港交所遞表，該申請於2024年6月29日屆滿6個月失效；更早前，公司於2019年4月向上交所提交科創板上市申請並獲受理，經歷四輪問詢後於2020年7月主動撤回，2021年起轉道籌備香港上市。

2026｜Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan (2026–2030)

2026｜香港第一個五年規劃 (2026–2030)

January 1, 2026: Hong Kong’s Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance officially came into effect.

2026年1月1日：香港《保護關鍵基礎設施（電腦系統）條例》正式生效。

January 9, 2026, ASL-affiliated company i-Sprint Holdings entered into a share purchase agreement with Secure Trust Technologies to sell the equity interests of three subsidiaries, including i-Sprint Innovations, for US$87.94225 million through a management buyout (MBO) structure; the transaction was completed on March 12, 2026, with i-Sprint Holdings simultaneously repurchasing the 35.42% stake held by ASL Security for US$24.980526 million. ASL has since ceased to hold any shares in i-Sprint Holdings, ending approximately 15 years of cooperation between the two parties. The transaction represents a notable case of a Hong Kong-listed company exiting cybersecurity-related assets.

2026年1月9日，ASL 聯營公司 i-Sprint Holdings 與 Secure Trust Technologies 訂立股份購買協議，以 8,794.225 萬美元出售 i-Sprint Innovations 等三家子公司股權，交易採管理層收購（MBO）結構；2026年 3月12日交易完成，i-Sprint Holdings 同步以 2,498.0526 萬美元回購 ASL Security 所持 35.42% 股權，ASL 自此不再持有 i-Sprint Holdings 任何股份，結束雙方約 15年合作，為香港上市公司退出網絡安全資產的代表案例。

January 28, 2026, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT), under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), held a media briefing and released its annual “Hong Kong Cybersecurity Outlook 2026” report. The report noted that with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cyberattacks were becoming increasingly automated, targeted, and destructive, posing growing risks to business operations and information security. Hong Kong recorded 15,877 cybersecurity incidents in 2025, representing a 27% year-on-year increase and reaching a historical high. The report also forecasted five major cybersecurity risks emerging in 2026, primarily categorized into AI application risks and supply-chain risks.

2026年1月28日，香港生產力促進局（生產力局）轄下的香港網絡安全事故協調中心（HKCERT）今日舉行傳媒簡介會，發表年度「香港網絡安全展望 2026」。報告指出，隨著人工智能（AI）技術迅速普及，網絡攻擊變得更具自動化、針對性和破壞力，威脅企業營運及資訊安全。 2025年本港錄得15,877宗網安事故，按年上升27%，創下歷年新高。報告同時預測2026年將有五大網絡安全風險浮現，主要分為AI 應用及供應鏈風險兩大類。

January 30, 2026, Beijing Tiandihéxing Technology Co., Ltd. submitted a listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities International and Orient Securities International acting as joint sponsors. Founded in 2007, the company is a provider of integrated industrial cybersecurity and energy digitalization solutions in China. According to Frost & Sullivan data, the company ranked first in China’s industrial cybersecurity market in 2024, with an estimated market share of approximately 6.7%. The application expired after six months on July 30, 2026.

2026年1月30日，北京天地和興科技股份有限公司向港交所主板遞交招股書，擬在香港上市，聯席保薦人中信建投國際、東方證券國際。公司成立於2007年，為中國工業網絡安全及能源數智化綜合解決方案提供商，按弗若斯特沙利文口徑，2024年於中國工業網絡安全市場份額約6.7%、居首位。2026年7月30日，該申請屆滿6個月失效。

February 27, 2026, Ngong Ping 360 confirmed that its internal network systems had been affected by a ransomware attack, with some data stolen and subsequently subject to extortion. The incident potentially involved personal information belonging to employees, annual pass holders, participants in marketing activities, suppliers, and Ngong Ping Village tenants, with the affected data initially identified as names and contact details such as telephone numbers and email addresses. Ngong Ping 360 reported the incident to the police and relevant government departments, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and took immediate measures to contain further attacks. Although the incident did not affect cable car services or safety, it highlighted the growing cybersecurity risks faced by Hong Kong’s tourism and public-facing digital infrastructure, particularly the importance of protecting personal data and strengthening resilience against ransomware attacks.

2026年2月27日，昂坪360確認其內部網絡系統遭受勒索軟件攻擊，部分資料被盜取並遭到勒索。初步評估顯示，受影響的個人資料涉及昂坪360員工、年票乘客、市務推廣活動參與者、供應商及昂坪市集租戶等人士，相關資料主要包括姓名及電話號碼、電郵地址等聯絡方式。昂坪360已就事件報警，並通報政府相關部門及個人資料私隱專員公署，同時採取即時措施阻截進一步攻擊。雖然事件並未影響纜車服務及運行安全，但事件反映香港旅遊及公共服務相關數碼基礎設施面臨日益嚴峻的網絡安全風險，亦凸顯個人資料保護及提升勒索軟件攻擊應變與韌性的重要性。

March 5, 2026, Hyperides Holdings Ltd. (the holding company of Hyperides Limited) publicly filed an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking a Nasdaq listing under the proposed ticker symbol “HYRD”; the company had previously submitted a confidential filing on November 14, 2025. The filing did not disclose the proposed offering price or fundraising size. Maxim Group LLC acted as the underwriter. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company primarily provides B2B IT solutions, including infrastructure design and implementation, cloud migration, managed IT services, and cybersecurity services. According to the submitted prospectus, its revenues for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 (ended June 30) were 7,306,594 and 8,294,696 respectively, with net profits of 553,147 and 905,403 respectively.

2026年3月5日，Hyperides Holdings Ltd.（Hyperides Limited 控股公司）向 SEC 公開遞交 F-1 招股書，擬以代碼「HYRD」登陸納斯達克；公司最早於2025年11月14日秘密遞表，招股書未披露發行價及募資規模，承銷商為Maxim Group LLC，總部位於香港，主營 B2B IT 解決方案（基礎設施設計與實施、雲遷移、托管 IT 服務及網絡安全）。根據提交的招股書數據，其 2024、2025 財年（截至 6月30日）收入分別為 7,306,594、8,294,696，淨利潤分別為 553,147、905,403。

April 3, 2026, the Hospital Authority reported a data breach involving more than 56,000 patient records. The Hospital Authority discovered that patient information from the Kowloon East Cluster had been illegally obtained and circulated on third-party platforms. Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident was related to contractor maintenance activities rather than external hacking, making it one of the most significant patient data exposure incidents in Hong Kong’s healthcare sector.

2026年4月3日，醫管局逾5.6萬名病人資料外洩。醫管局發現九龍東聯網超過5.6萬名病人資料被非法取得並流傳至第三方平台，初步調查認為與承辦商維護工作有關，並非黑客入侵，但成為香港醫療行業歷來影響最大的病人資料外洩事件之一。

April 15, 2026, Baishan Cloud Holdings Limited’s listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, submitted on October 15, 2025, expired after six months. The application, jointly sponsored by CITIC Securities and Haitong International, marked the company’s second unsuccessful attempt to pursue a Hong Kong listing.

2026年4月15日，白山雲控股有限公司（Baishan Cloud Holdings Limited）於2025年10月15日遞交的港交所主板上市申請屆滿6個月失效，聯席保薦人為中信證券、海通國際，系其第二次赴港遞表失效。

May 20, 2026, Shanghai Guan’an Information Technology Co., Ltd. submitted its first listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, seeking a Hong Kong listing with ICBC International and Zhongtai International acting as joint sponsors. The company is a provider of intelligent information security and data security platform solutions in China. It previously entered into an A-share listing guidance agreement with Haitong Securities in September 2020, before shifting its listing plan to Hong Kong due to market timing considerations. Based on 2025 revenue, the company ranked first among China’s professional data security platform providers, with an estimated market share of approximately 9.7%.

2026年5月20日，上海觀安信息技術股份有限公司首次向港交所主板遞交招股書，擬在香港上市，聯席保薦人工銀國際、中泰國際。公司為中國專業智能化信息安全與數據安全平台服務商，曾於2020年9月與海通證券簽署A股上市輔導協議，後因上市週期因素轉道香港，按2025年收入計在中國數據安全平台專業安全提供商中市佔約9.7%、排名第一。

May 23, 2026, the China Manned Space Agency announced the crew members for the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission, including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Police Senior Superintendent Dr. Lai Ka-ying as a payload specialist. She became the first Hong Kong astronaut selected to participate in a Chinese manned space mission. Born in Hong Kong in November 1982, Dr. Lai holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Hong Kong, with research interests covering information technology, computer security, cybercrime, and digital forensics. She has served in the Hong Kong Police Force for many years, with experience in IT support, cybersecurity, and digital forensics, and was selected as a member of China’s fourth astronaut cohort in June 2024.

2026年5月23日，中國載人航天工程辦公室公佈神舟二十三號載人飛行任務乘組，香港特別行政區政府警務處警司、博士黎家盈以載荷專家身份入選，成為首位參與中國載人航天飛行任務的香港航天員。黎家盈1982年11月出生於香港，擁有香港大學計算機科學博士學位，研究領域涉及資訊科技、計算機安全、網絡犯罪及電子取證。她長期任職香港警務處，曾參與資訊科技支援、網絡安全及電子取證相關工作，並於2024年6月入選中國第四批航天員。

June 15, 2026, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government launched a two-month public consultation on the “First Five-Year Plan (2026–2030),” led by the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and scheduled to conclude on August 14. It represented Hong Kong’s first comprehensive medium- and long-term strategic plan covering economic development, industries, spatial planning, and digital governance since the establishment of the city. Chief Executive John Lee described the initiative as a “historic step,” with the government aiming to publish the final plan in the third quarter of 2026 and align it with the national “15th Five-Year Plan.”

2026年6月15日，香港特別行政區政府就《第一個五年規劃（2026–2030）》展開公眾咨詢，為期兩個月、至 8月14日止，政制及內地事務局主責；此為開埠以來首份覆蓋經濟、產業、空間規劃、數字治理等的綜合性中長期頂層規劃，行政長官李家超稱“歷史性一步”，目標 2026年第三季內發表正式文本，主動對接國家“十五五”規劃。

June 24, 2026, Zixun Technology (Fujian) Co., Ltd. submitted a listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Guotai Junan International acting as the sole sponsor. Headquartered in Fuzhou, the company focuses on cybersecurity-oriented operational solutions for cross-border e-commerce, with core products including Zibird Browser and Zhangfu Browser. Based on 2025 revenue, the company ranked first in China’s e-commerce security operations product market, with an estimated market share of approximately 30.2%. The listing application represents an example of an overseas company seeking access to Hong Kong’s capital market.

2026年6月24日，紫訊技術（福建）股份有限公司向港交所主板遞交招股書，獨家保薦人國泰君安國際；公司總部福州，核心產品紫鳥瀏覽器、站斧瀏覽器主攻跨境電商安全營運，按 2025年收入計在中國電商安全營運產品市場市佔約 30.2%、排名第一，屬外地公司赴港遞表、與香港資本市場關聯。

July 28, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reprimanded and fined Luk Fook Securities (HK) Limited HK$2.1 million for failing to implement adequate and effective cybersecurity controls. The action followed a ransomware attack in September 2022 that disrupted critical IT infrastructure, including file servers, domain controllers, email servers, trading application servers, and accounting servers. The incident exposed multiple cybersecurity deficiencies, including insufficient network security and monitoring, outdated systems and antivirus software, weak privileged account and password management, inadequate remote access controls, and insufficient backup and business continuity arrangements. The enforcement action highlighted a growing regulatory focus on cybersecurity resilience and marked an important development in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity regulatory landscape.

2026年7月28日，香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會（證監會）譴責六福證券（香港）有限公司，並處以210萬港元罰款，原因是其未有實施足夠及有效的網絡保安監控措施。該處分源於2022年9月發生的一宗勒索軟件攻擊，事件廣泛影響檔案伺服器、網域控制器、電郵伺服器、交易應用程式伺服器及會計伺服器等關鍵資訊科技基礎設施。調查揭示公司在網絡安全及監控、過時系統及防毒軟件、特權帳戶及密碼管理、遙距接達，以及數據備份和業務延續等方面存在多項缺失。此次執法行動凸顯香港金融監管機構對網絡安全韌性日益提高的監管要求，亦成為香港網絡安全監管發展的重要案例。

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Appendices 附錄部分

07｜Hong Kong Cybersecurity Industry Capital Activities 香港網絡安全產業資本活動記錄

07.1｜IPO Application Records 上市申請記錄

#	Company Name		Initiate Date	Exchange	Listing Route	Board	Status
1	ABT Networks	安博通	2025.12.12	HKEX	H-share Offering	Main Board	Ongoing
2	Baishan Cloud	白山雲	2023.12.29	HKEX	IPO	Main Board	Lapsed
2	Baishan Cloud	白山雲	2025.10.16	HKEX	IPO	Main Board	Lapsed
3	TDHX	天地和興	2026.01.30	HKEX	IPO	Main Board	Lapsed
4	Hyperides	--	2026.03.05	NASDAQ	IPO	Capital Market	Ongoing
5	Guanan	觀安	2026.05.20	HKEX	IPO	Main Board	Ongoing
6	Zixun	紫訊	2026.06.22	HKEX	IPO	Main Board	Ongoing

07.2｜Listed Cybersecurity Related Companies 網絡安全相關上市公司名錄

#	Company Name		Exchange	Board	IPO Date	Code
1	SiS International Holdings Limited	新龍國際集團有限公司	HKEX	Main	1992.08.18	00529.HK
2	Automated Systems Holdings Limited	自動系統集團有限公司	HKEX	Main	1997.11.05	00771.HK
3	Computer And Technologies Holdings Limited	科聯繫統集團有限公司	HKEX	Main	1998.05.18	00046.HK
4	VSTECS Holdings Limited	偉仕佳傑控股有限公司	HKEX	Main	2002.05.09	00856.HK
5	Karin Technology Holdings Limited	嘉靈控股集團有限公司	SGX	Main	2005.03.02	K29
6	Future Data Group Limited	未來數據集團有限公司	HKEX	GEM	2016.07.08	8229.HK
7	Microware Group Limited	美高域集團有限公司	HKEX	Main Board	2017.03.08	01985.HK
8	Edvance International Holdings Limited	安領國際控股有限公司	HKEX	GEM	2017.04.19	08410.HK
8	Edvance International Holdings Limited	安領國際控股有限公司	HKEX	Main Board	2019.12.14	01410.HK
9	Nexion Technologies Limited	力盟科技集團有限公司	HKEX	GEM	2017.06.16	08420.HK
10	BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited	博維智慧科技有限公司	HKEX	Main Board	2022.07.15	01204.HK
11	MTT Group Holdings Limited	數科集團控股有限公司	HKEX	Main Board	2022.09.26	02350.HK

07.3｜Capital Events 資本事件

Date	Party A		Action	Party B		Deal Value	Currency	Note
2009/9/23	華勝天成	Teamsun	Acquisition	自動系統集團有限公司	Automated Systems Holdings Limited (ASL)	262 M	HKD	Cross Border
2011/3/28	自動系統集團有限公司	ASL Security Solutions	Acquisition	安迅奔	i-Sprint Holdings	7.9 M	SGD	Cross Border
2019/4/3	未來數據集團	Future Data Group Limited	Acquisition	麥斯穆斯集團咨詢有限公司	Maximus Group Consulting Limited	12 M	HKD
2019/8/22	HGC 環電	HGC Global Communications Limited	Acquisition	高威電信	Macroview Telecom Limited	Undisclosed	N/A
2019/8/23	香港寬頻	Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited	Acquisition	JOS CI、Adura Hong Kong、Adura Cyber Security	JOS CI、Adura Hong Kong、Adura Cyber Security	50 M	USD
2020/9/2	Exclusive Networks	Exclusive Networks	Acquisition	傑捷網絡	JJNET	Undisclosed	N/A	Cross Border
2020/10/9	安領國際控股有限公司	Edvance International Holdings Limited	Acquisition	睿報180	Wepro180	3.5 M	HKD
2021/10/29	獅昂環球（安領國際全資附屬公司）	AGDT (subsidiary of Edvance International)	Acquisition	Silverstone Network	Silverstone Network	5 M	HKD
2022/1/21	狮昂环球（安领国际全资附属公司）	AGDT (subsidiary of Edvance International)	Acquisition	魔盾安全	Maldun Network Limited	24 M	HKD
2024/9/22	SIS Distribution	SiS Distribution	Acquisition	OneT Solutions	OneT Solutions	4.165 M	SGD	Cross Border
2026/3/12	自動系統集團有限公司	Automated Systems Holdings Limited (ASL)	Exit	安迅奔	Automated Systems Holdings Limited (ASL)	24.98 M	USD	Cross Border

08｜Cybersecurity Education Milestones 香港網絡安全專業教育發展節點

Record the key milestones marking the formal establishment of cybersecurity-related degrees, programmes and systematic professional education in Hong Kong’s universities, tracing the formation and development of the city’s cybersecurity talent development system.

記錄香港高校正式設立網絡安全相關學位、專業及系統性教育項目的關鍵起點，呈現香港網絡安全專業人才培養體系的形成與發展。

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09｜Cybersecurity Legal & Regulatory Milestones 香港網絡安全法律與合規發展節點

Record the key milestones in the introduction and implementation of cybersecurity-related laws, ordinances, regulations, regulatory requirements and major policy documents in Hong Kong, tracing the formation and evolution of its cybersecurity legal and compliance framework.

記錄香港網絡安全相關法律、條例、規例、監管要求及重要政策文件發布或生效的關鍵節點，呈現香港網絡安全法律與合規體系的形成與演進。

10｜Glossary & Concept Index 術語與概念索引

11｜Acknowledgements 致謝

12｜Research Methodology & Sources 研究方法與資料來源

This chronicle adopts a combined approach of historical research and industry analysis, documenting the evolution of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity ecosystem through public records, cross-verification, and expert contributions.Sources include government and regulatory publications, corporate announcements and annual reports, listing documents, professional organizations, media coverage, public interviews, and supplementary materials provided by industry participants.All information has been compiled and analyzed based on publicly available sources at the time of publication. While the editorial team has made reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy and reliability of the information, the chronicle does not guarantee that all information is complete, error-free, or exhaustive due to the availability of historical records, differences among sources, and ongoing updates.

This publication is intended solely as a reference for research, knowledge sharing, and public discussion on the development of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity ecosystem. It does not constitute investment, business, legal, or other professional advice. Readers should conduct their own independent assessment and verification before relying on any information contained herein.

As an Open Research Edition, this chronicle welcomes contributions, corrections, and additional perspectives from industry practitioners, researchers, and the wider community to continuously improve this collective record of Hong Kong’s cybersecurity history.

本編年紀事採用歷史研究與產業分析相結合的方法，通過公開資料整理、交叉驗證及專家訪談，記錄香港網絡安全產業的發展脈絡與重要節點。資料來源包括政府及監管機構公開文件、企業公告及年報、上市文件、專業組織資料、媒體報導、公開訪談及行業人士提供的補充資料。所有內容均基於編纂時可獲取的公開資料進行整理與分析。編輯團隊已盡力核實資料來源及準確性，但由於歷史資料的可獲得性、來源差異及持續更新等因素，本編年紀事不保證所有資訊完全準確、完整或無遺漏。

本出版物旨在作為香港網絡安全發展研究、交流及公共討論之參考，不構成任何投資、商業、法律或其他專業決策依據。讀者在引用或使用相關資料時，應根據自身需求進行獨立判斷及進一步核實。

本編年紀事為開放研究版本（Open Research Edition），歡迎業界、學術界及社群提供補充資料與修正意見，以持續完善香港網絡安全產業的集體記錄。

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Building the Collective Memory of Hong Kong Cybersecurity(19**–2027)(Open Research Edition)

Building the Collective Memory of Hong Kong Cybersecurity 共同構建香港網絡安全的集體記憶(19**-2027)

Research Scope: Key Historical Events

調研範圍：關鍵歷史事件

Research Timeline & Publication Plan

調研截止與發佈計劃

Opening Section 卷首部分

01｜Foreword 序言

02｜Editor’s Note 編者的話

03｜Advisory Board 顧問委員會

04｜Editorial Team 編輯團隊

05｜Contributors 貢獻者

Main Chronicle 正文部分

06｜The Hong Kong Cybersecurity Chronicle 香港網絡安全編年紀事 (19**–2027)

Appendices 附錄部分

07｜Hong Kong Cybersecurity Industry Capital Activities 香港網絡安全產業資本活動記錄

07.1｜IPO Application Records 上市申請記錄

07.2｜Listed Cybersecurity Related Companies 網絡安全相關上市公司名錄

07.3｜Capital Events 資本事件

08｜Cybersecurity Education Milestones 香港網絡安全專業教育發展節點

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09｜Cybersecurity Legal & Regulatory Milestones 香港網絡安全法律與合規發展節點

10｜Glossary & Concept Index 術語與概念索引

11｜Acknowledgements 致謝

12｜Research Methodology & Sources 研究方法與資料來源

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