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Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Police Force the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and Cyberbay a local crowdsourced cybersecurity company the BugHunting Campaign 2025 is officially open for registration for small and mediumsized enterprises SMEs starting today June 9
Launched in 2023 the BugHunting Campaign aims to assist resourcelimited SMEs in enhancing their cybersecurity protection and strengthen Hong Kongs overall cybersecurity The campaign this year will run from July to August
As artificial intelligence AI technology rapidly integrates into various business operations enterprises enjoying greater efficiency also face growing cybersecurity threats The BugHunting Campaign 2025 will recruit cybersecurity professionals to conduct free vulnerability assessments for local SMEs by utilising AIpowered technology and a bountybased vulnerability detection model Additionally security audits will also be conducted on their AI applications to prevent data breaches and provide comprehensive defences against emerging cyber threats
The crowdsourced vulnerability detection platform CyberBay employs a secure identity and credential verification system that aligns with banking standards All participating cybersecurity professionals must pass technical assessments and background checks to ensure their expertise and integrity Certified cybersecurity professionals known as bounty hunters will provide safe and highquality vulnerability detection services to local enterprises
The campaign has received an overwhelming response over the past two years with over 210 SMEs participating This year additional resources will be allocated to provide participating enterprises with detailed inspection reports and complimentary oneonone professional consultation services to address their vulnerabilities more effectively Enterprises that demonstrate a solid cybersecurity foundation or successfully remediate vulnerabilities within a specified timeframe will be honored with an official BugHunting 2025 digital badge recognising their commitment to cybersecurity excellence Furthermore cybersecurity awareness training will be offered to employees of participating enterprises to enhance their skills and vigilance in preventing data breaches
Further details of the campaign and registration arrangements are available on the relevant websites and
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