The 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) was officially launched today to support China Cybersecurity Week, the Innovation, Technology & Industry Bureau said.

The campaign kicked off with the 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Fun Day, jointly organised by the DPO, Police and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre.

Themed "Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld", the Fun Day runs from today until September 15 at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan to promote public awareness of cybersecurity through exhibitions, interactive games and seminars.

The DPO will also organise a series of activities from September to December to fully echo with China Cybersecurity Week, including a DPO-led Hong Kong cybersecurity industry delegation visit to Nansha, Guangzhou, where industry representatives will take part in the China Cybersecurity Week Summit and Cybersecurity Expo to deepen exchange and collaboration with their counterparts in Guangdong.

In addition, the DPO will spearhead the first real-life cybersecurity attack and defence drill in Hong Kong in November.

Speaking at the Fun Day's launch ceremony today, Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong noted that safeguarding cybersecurity is a long-term task that requires citywide participation.

"We hope that through this series of activities of the cybersecurity week, we will not only enhance public awareness on this front, but also create a more secure and efficient cyberspace, for safeguarding the cybersecurity of our country and Hong Kong."

The award presentation ceremony of the Cybersecurity Tram Body Design Contest and a seminar on cybersecurity were also held today.

The winning entries of the contest’s open category were printed on a tram for public showcase at various districts on Hong Kong Island from September 2 to 29.

Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts introduced common cyber pitfalls, shared real-life cases and provided simple anti-scam security tips to the public at the seminar.