𝗖𝗮𝗽. 𝟲𝟱𝟯 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀) 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄: 𝗖𝗮𝗽. 𝟲𝟱𝟯 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀) 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 💡

As of January 1, 2026, Hong Kong has taken step forward in safeguarding essential services with the implementation of Cap. 653, Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance. This legislation ensures designated operators of critical infrastructures (CI) adopt appropriate measures to protect their computer systems from cyber threats. In today's increasingly digital world, understanding these obligations is crucial for compliance and resilience.

Here are some of the requirements with three categories of statutory obligations:

1️⃣ 𝙊𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙄 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
👉 Notify regulating authority for Hong Kong office location.
👉Notifying the regulating authorities for any operators’ changes.
👉Maintaining computer-system security management unit.

2️⃣ 𝙊𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
👉Notifying the regulating authority of any material changes to their critical computer systems within required timeframes.
👉Submit and implement a comprehensive computer-system security management plan.
👉Conduct computer-system security risk assessments and security audits regularly and submit reports within required timeframes.

3️⃣ 𝙊𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚
👉Conduct computer-system security drills to test the readiness.
👉Submit and implement an emergency response plan.
👉Notify computer-system security incidents to the regulating authority with written records under reasonable timeframes.

Our cybersecurity and privacy consultation team is here to help organizations navigate these complex requirements, and ensure computer systems meet compliance requirements.

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟭We spend so much time talking about firewalls, encryption, and phishing simulations — but what happens when someone simply walks into your server room, steals a laptop, and causes damage to company’s assets?Why does physical security matter so much? Because many real incidents start physically:💫 A tailgater slipping into a restricted area and accessing sensitive systems.💫Unlocked desks leaving confidential documents visible to visitors or cleaners.💫Natural disasters such as typhoons and flooding disrupting servers, leading to downtime or hardware damage if environmental protections aren't in place.Physical security directly supports the core principles of information security—the CIA Triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) of data and systems. Threats such as theft, tampering, or natural disasters can bypass digital protection entirely.In ISO 27001:2022, physical security is addressed through a dedicated theme under Annex A. Issues like expired fire extinguishers, missing CCTV footage, sticky notes with account passwords, or unlocked server room racks are common findings in an ISO 27001 audit. These are often fixed in a short time but can lead to non-conformities if ignored. Usual physical security practices are as follows:💫 Clear desks and screens (e.g. keep sensitive information in restricted areas)💫Physical entry and access control (e.g. door access restriction)💫Physical Monitoring (e.g. CCTV)💫etc.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀Technical debt is often an unavoidable byproduct of rapid development—but good architecture ensures it doesn’t become toxic.1️⃣ Defines Standards and Enforces ComplianceArchitecture sets clear standards for platforms, data, and security, reducing inconsistencies and redundancies. Guidelines and regular architecture reviews ensure new code complies with best practices, preventing unmaintainable implementations from entering the system.2️⃣ Manages Complexity through ModularityModular architecture, such as microservices or well-structured layers, reduces tight coupling and isolates components. This simplifies maintenance, allows teams to work independently, and makes it easier to identify and fix areas of high technical debt before they snowball.3️⃣ Enables Scalability and FlexibilityProactive architectural design anticipates future growth and changing requirements. Systems can scale, adapt to new technologies, and incorporate new functionality without extensive rewrites, minimizing long-term debt and maximizing agility.4️⃣ Improves Maintainability and Reduces RiskClear structure and documentation provide visibility into system dependencies, helping developers understand the impact of changes. Combined with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, architecture acts as a safety net, allowing incremental improvements while controlling debt accumulation.5️⃣ Aligns Technology with Business GoalsGood architecture ensures systems support business objectives efficiently, balancing speed with quality. It enables sustainable technical choices that maximize ROI while reducing the cost of misaligned or obsolete solutions.In essence: architecture is a strategic investment that turns technical debt from a hidden risk into a manageable, predictable factor—supporting sustainable growth, maintainable code, and long-term innovation.

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