As global cybersecurity threats continue to intensify, the security of Hong Kong’s digital infrastructure—especially as an international financial and commercial hub—has become more crucial than ever.
To strengthen critical infrastructure protection, the Hong Kong SAR Government will officially implement the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”) on January 1, 2026.
The Ordinance establishes stringent cybersecurity compliance requirements for operators across Hong Kong’s eight major critical sectors, covering key industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. Large enterprises and public-sector organizations now face heightened compliance pressure as well as an urgent need to build strong digital resilience.
Imminent Implementation of the Ordinance
Compliance Pressure and Challenges for Hong Kong’s Digital Infrastructure
The Ordinance marks an important milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity governance framework. It targets two categories of critical infrastructure operators:
- Industries that directly support essential public services, including energy, transportation, healthcare, and finance.
- Facilities with broad socioeconomic impact, such as large sports venues and technology parks.
The primary goal of the Ordinance is to prevent cyberattacks, system failures, or data breaches that could cause catastrophic consequences for Hong Kong’s society and economy. It stipulates three major statutory obligations for all designated critical infrastructure operators:
- Governance Responsibility
Operators must establish dedicated security management departments to ensure the protection of their computer systems. - Prevention Responsibility
Regular security assessments, risk analyses, audits, and drills must be conducted to ensure system stability. - Incident Reporting and Response Responsibility
In the event of major cybersecurity incidents, operators must report within the prescribed timeframe and initiate emergency response measures.
The Ordinance also imposes penalties of up to HKD 5 million for non-compliance. Through these measures, Hong Kong is reinforcing global attention to critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
However, compliance is only the baseline. Operators must also ensure their digital infrastructure can withstand sophisticated cyber threats and disaster recovery scenarios—now a core operational priority.
Supporting Compliance and Digital Development
Info2soft Helps Build a Resilient Critical Infrastructure Foundation
As a leading provider in data replication and disaster recovery, Info2soft delivers a complete suite of efficient and reliable data protection solutions. These solutions help safeguard critical systems across finance, energy, transportation, and other essential sectors—enabling rapid recovery from cyberattacks, natural disasters, or unforeseen disruptions while ensuring business continuity and compliance.
Through advanced data replication technologies and strong localized service capabilities, Info2soft helps public- and private-sector organizations build a digital resilience foundation that aligns with both compliance and long-term development needs.
Intelligent, Multi-Layer Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Management
Info2soft’s i2Backup, i2Stream, and i2COOPY product families deliver full-stack backup and recovery capabilities—from on-premises to cloud and across heterogeneous platforms. This multi-layered architecture ensures efficient and dependable data protection under diverse environments.
- Heterogeneous High Availability & Dual-Active Replication: Dual-active replication synchronizes data in real time to second data centers or cloud platforms. Works seamlessly across both homogeneous and heterogeneous database environments. Ensures continuous, lossless data protection for mission-critical systems.
- Cross-Platform Data Stream Replication: Supports real-time data movement across physical, virtualized, and cloud environments. Enables enterprises to handle complex system architectures with unified data protection.
Zero-Downtime Availability and Disaster Recovery
The i2Availability solution integrates high availability with disaster recovery, allowing public- and private-sector institutions to maintain uninterrupted operations even in the event of system failures or cyberattacks.
- Real-Time Failover: Once a failure or attack occurs, i2Availability can instantly switch traffic to the standby system, ensuring continuous operations and minimizing service disruption.
Seamless Data Integration Across On-Premises and Cloud
Info2soft solutions support frictionless data mobility between on-premises systems and various cloud environments—private, hybrid, or public—while ensuring compliance and enhancing recovery flexibility.
Cross-Platform Migration for Continuous Resilience
With the rapid evolution of multi-platform infrastructures, Info2soft’s i2Move online migration solution enables seamless cross-platform workload migration without disrupting ongoing business operations.
Partnering with HKBN to Build a Stronger Resilience Ecosystem
In 2024, Info2soft established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong and entered a strategic partnership with Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN). Leveraging HKBN’s local resources and market presence, Info2soft is now better positioned to support digital resilience requirements across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Info2soft’s solutions have already been widely adopted across industries. In finance, the company has delivered robust protection solutions for leading institutions such as the People’s Bank of China and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Partnerships with China Merchants Group, Taiping Insurance, and others further demonstrate Info2soft’s ability to provide strong resilience assurance for industry leaders.
Looking Ahead: Empowering Hong Kong’s Digital Security and Resilience
As the Ordinance’s effective date approaches, both public- and private-sector organizations face unprecedented compliance and technological challenges. With its advanced disaster recovery and data protection technologies, Info2soft ensures rapid
business recovery during emergencies, safeguards critical data, and enables compliant, stable digital infrastructure.
Info2soft remains committed to helping Hong Kong—and global enterprises—accelerate their transition toward a more resilient, secure, and intelligent digital future.
