As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, experts warn that Vietnam's public and private sectors must act swiftly to close the readiness gap. Effective cybersecurity will be essential not only for protecting digital infrastructure but also for safeguarding the long-term development of the country’s digital economy.
A cyber security handbook for women leaders was launched on June 15 by the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council.
The Vietnam Security Summit 2022 opened in Hanoi on June 23 with three thematic sessions on measures to strengthen cybersecurity for digital government, the protection of corporate data security in the digital era, and the harnessing of the power of exponential technologies against the emerging cyber threats.
A number of firms have allowed their employees to work from home to protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is increasing the risks to cybersecurity.
Organisations in Vietnam are facing longer downtimes caused by cybersecurity breaches, compared to the regional and global averages, according to a recent Cisco study.
Cyber security risks could lead to trillions of dollars in economic losses to businesses, said Tran Van Dung, Chairman of the State Securities Commission.
Singapore will set up a new academy to train cyber-security staff to serve the strategy on building a smart nation as well as counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, said an senior official.
ASEAN ministers have agreed on the need to intensify intra-bloc cooperation and information sharing to timely address cyber attacks, contributing to ensuring wide information connection in the region.
The launch of Pokemon Go in Vietnam recently has set its fans into a craze everywhere, but the reality game is causing several possible mishaps and real threats.
