Knowledge Library

Security Research

Peer-reviewed research, white papers and technical reports from HKISG and partner institutions.

Network Security

Ransomware in APAC 2025–2026: Attack Vectors and Mitigation Strategies

HKISG Research Committee · 2026
This comprehensive study analyses 847 ransomware incidents across the Asia-Pacific region, identifying primary attack vectors, sector vulnerability patterns and quantifying the effectiveness of various mitigation…
AI & ML Security

Generative AI as a Cyber Threat: Risk Assessment Framework for Enterprises

Dr. A. Chan, Dr. B. Lam, Prof. C. Wong · 2026
We propose a novel risk assessment framework specifically designed to evaluate generative AI-enabled cyber threats, incorporating threat modelling, impact scoring and organisational readiness assessment across…
Web3 Security

Blockchain Smart Contract Vulnerability Taxonomy 2.0

HKISG Web3 Working Group · 2025
An updated taxonomy of smart contract vulnerabilities cataloguing 156 distinct vulnerability classes across Solidity, Vyper and Rust-based contracts, with severity scoring and mitigation guidance.
Research

Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Guide for SMEs

Dr. D. Lee, E. Ng · 2025
A practical implementation guide adapting Zero Trust Architecture principles for small and medium-sized enterprises, addressing resource constraints, legacy system integration and phased rollout strategies.