Hong Kong, 11 December, 2024 — HGC Global Communications (“HGC”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announce their partnership with Blackpanda, a premier cyber emergency response and cyber insurance firm in Asia, to fortify cyber resilience through their flagship IR-1 SaaS solution. Following this partnership, HGC will be the sole telecommunications operator in Hong Kong to offer Blackpanda’s advanced cybersecurity solutions, ensuring its customers have access to top-tier cyber incident response experts in the event of a suspected attack.
IR-1 is a comprehensive SaaS platform that offers cyber emergency response, continuous attack surface management (ASM) scans, and automated access to cyber insurance – all at a cost that is less than ten per cent of traditional incident response service. This service will seamlessly integrate with HGC’s industry-leading AI-empowered Security Operations Centers (SOCs), which have upgraded their “Fusion Armor” monitoring system to meet the highest security standards, ensuring 24/7 Threat Detection and Response.
The enhanced SOC offers advanced features such as attack simulations, vulnerability scanning, AI-driven threat detection and incident response planning alongside with Blackpanda’s IR-1 service, enabling swift threat isolation, damage containment, and efficient restoration to safeguard critical assets.
Gene Yu, CEO of Blackpanda, said, “Our comprehensive industry scans highlight a pressing need for enterprises: proactive attack surface monitoring is no longer optional—it is essential to achieving true organizational readiness. In partnership with HGC, we go beyond addressing existing threats by identifying and resolving vulnerabilities before they escalate into incidents. As a cyber insurance provider, our mission is to prevent breaches, reduce the cost of response, and align our services with our clients’ cybersecurity priorities. Together, we are empowering businesses to anticipate, mitigate, and eliminate cyber risks effectively.”
In a recent research[1] conducted by Blackpanda on the state of cyber security in Asia, it is shown that Hong Kong has the most significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities including prevalent email breaches, substantial software vulnerabilities, notable SSL/TLS configuration issues, and recurring firewall misconfigurations. These open gaps in security environments are identified through Blackpanda’s proprietary Attack Surface Management (ASM) technology, which conducts thorough vulnerability scans across digital infrastructures.
Daniel Ho, Vice President – Unified Cyber Security and Digital Transformation Solutions at HGC, said, “Traditional passive defensive measures are no longer sufficient to protect companies from sophisticated cyber threats. Our alliance with Blackpanda enhances our comprehensive cybersecurity blueprint by adding proactive tools and resources to our solutions, and we are proud to be the sole telecommunications operator in Hong Kong offering the IR-1 service. This partnership not only strengthens our commitment to safeguarding our customers with top-tier expertise and advanced technologies but also reinforces our position at the forefront of the digital services industry.”
[1]https://20999559.fs1.hubspotus…
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