Xiu Lem Kathleen YAU

Kathleen Yau is the Senior Design Engineer – Network in the Hong Kong Transport Services business unit at MTR Corporation Limited. With over nine years of experience in the railway industry, she is a seasoned Operational Technology (OT) security professional.

Kathleen leads the OT security team and is responsible for overseeing the cyber security infrastructure and the Security Operation Center of the railway data network, which covers 11 heavy rails, one high-speed rail, and one light rail. She is the primary responder for OT security incidents, risk mitigation, and remediation.

Kathleen is renowned for her dedication and expertise in cybersecurity within MTR, significantly contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency. Kathleen is a CISSP. She holds a Master degree in Information System Management from City University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.