Firebird Cybersecurity Team Clinches Championship in IDFC 2025 Competition

We are thrilled to announce that the Firebird Cybersecurity team from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has recently won the championship in the 2nd International Digital Forensics Challenge (IDFC 2025). This contest is jointly organized by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force, Dataport Technology Limited, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the Hong Kong Information Security and Forensics Society (ISFS).

Championship Victory in the Non-Law Enforcement Unit Category

The Firebird Cybersecurity team won the Championship in the non-law enforcement unit category, impressing the forensic experts with their exceptional skills and teamwork. The competition focused on practical cybersecurity challenges that mirrored real-world scenarios, testing both defensive and investigative techniques.

About the IDFC Competition

The IDFC (Intelligent Digital Forensics Challenge) is a cybersecurity contest designed to foster talent and innovation in the area of digital forensics and cybersecurity. The challenges are designed by the forensic experts of the Hong Kong Police Force. Solving them requires the participants to analyse simulated real cases under strict time constraints. The event aims to bring together cybersecurity personnel to collaborate and compete, promoting the best practices and enhancing cyber defence capabilities.

Recognition and Celebration

The championship won by the Firebird team showcases the outstanding quality and dedication of our students.

Congratulations to the Firebird Cybersecurity team for this outstanding achievement! Their success highlights our brightest students’ strength in contributing to the protection of Hong Kong’s digital assets in the future.

More details about the competition on the official event page: IDFC 2025 Successfully Concluded!

(From Left) WAN, Him Ting (previous student of COMP 4633), LAM, Hung Fai (current Firebird Leader)

The 2nd International Digital Forensics Challenge (IDFC 2025) was held from July 16 to 17 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong