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Info security survey: HK IT experts not impressed

05.12.2005
Results of the Hong Kong Information Security Annual Survey were announced at a press conference in Hong Kong last month, with over 63 percent of IT professionals saying they feel that the general development of information security (IS) in Hong Kong is unsatisfactory, according to the survey authors.

The survey was jointly conducted by five IS-related professional bodies together with Sin Chung Kai, the Legislative Councillor representing the IT sector. The assemblage represents an ad hoc task force that was established in October 2004, and now operates under the auspices of the OGCIO and includes members from government bodies as well as Digital 21 Advisory Com members.

Frustration, confusion on IS front

Described as the first survey of its kind in Hong Kong to analyze IT professionals' views on local IS development, the survey was conducted from mid-April to June 2005 and polled over 170 members of the IT industry with IS professional qualifications, said the authors.

The scope of the survey covered the Hong Kong government's IS policy and initiatives, IT governance and IS standards, level of IS awareness in public and private sectors, as well as the development in computer forensics and law enforcement.

As outlined by representatives of the five bodies and Sin-who appeared together at the press conference-the survey reflects confusion and frustration for IT professionals on the government's efforts to promote IS within the HKSAR.