The SFC announced a Cybersecurity Webinar on 30 July 2026 to discuss AI-enabled cyberattacks. Firms can enroll by 24 July 2026.
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On July 10, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") announced the hosting of two sessions of Cybersecurity Webinar on 30 July 2026, to be conducted via Zoom. The Circular is addressed to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities.
Webinar Objectives and Guidance
The objectives are to raise awareness of the evolving threats posed by artificial intelligence ("AI")-enabled cyberattacks and to share expectations, guidance, and practical measures that licensed firms can implement to mitigate the risks of AI-enabled cyberattacks. Please refer to the Appendix for the rundown and speakers of the webinar.
Nomination and Enrollment Protocols
You are invited to nominate relevant management, compliance and information technology personnel to attend the webinar. You may also nominate representatives from your system vendors to attend. The webinar is free of charge. Each firm should only submit one enrolment form on or before 24 July 2026. Enrolment is limited to a maximum of three representatives per firm.
Places will first be allocated to the first nominee in each enrolment form submitted by the deadline on a first-come, first-served basis. Any remaining places will be allocated to the second and third nominees on the same basis. Successful applicants will be notified by email at least two days before the webinar. If you have any queries, please contact us at
Administrative Details
Intermediaries Division, Securities and Futures Commission. Enclosure SFO/IS/023/2026. Supplementary document Appendix. Page last updated : 10 Jul 2026.
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