Cybersecurity

Trend Micro is the global leader in enterprise data security and cybersecurity Stay a step ahead of hackers According to Trend Micro, the most dangerous security threats in Vietnam include ransomware, banking malware, macro malware, and email threats. In particular, the banking sector is the most targeted by cybercriminals. In 2018, Vietnam was among the top three countries with the most cyberattacks around the world. As security attacks are becoming increasingly complex, diverse, and dangerous, there is no other way but for the units, organisations, companies, and even individuals themselves to stay aware and protect their information with the most modern and suitable cybersecurity solutions. As a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, with over 30 years of experience of ensuring the safety for the most complex systems such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, VMware, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Office 365, Dropbox, and others, Trend Micro deeply understands the … [Read more...] about Trend Micro commits to invest in cybersecurity in Vietnam

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam wants to learn from international experience in cyber security, and stands ready to cooperate with international law enforcement agencies and organisations in this sphere, Minister of Public Security General To Lam has said. Lam made the remarks while addressing the 18th meeting of heads of special services, security agencies and law enforcement organisations, which is taking place in Russia’s Sochi city from October 15-18. The minister said Vietnam is one of the countries that have experienced the fastest internet growth in the world, and the Vietnamese Government is working hard to accelerate the building of an e-government, towards a digital government and economy. Although Vietnam has reaped significant outcomes in this regard, the country’s cyberspace is facing various risks and challenges that have directly affected national security as well as social order and safety, Lam added. He called on … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for stronger international cooperation in cybersecurity

A cybersecurity emergency response center has been set up in Vietnam, with offices in the three major cities of the country. The Ministry of Information and Communications has established the Vietnam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Teams/Coordination Center (VNCERT/CC), it said in an article published on its website on Monday. The center is located in Hanoi and it has two branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. It is formed on the restructuring of the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Center and the Vietnam Information Security Testing Center. The new center is charged with responding to security incidents and checking information security nationwide while preventing spam emails and messages, among others. “It is also responsible for testing and evaluating information safety for hardware, software, information systems, and information safety management and operation systems in accordance with the law,” the article reads. Vietnam has suffered more than 7,000 … [Read more...] about Vietnam establishes cybersecurity emergency response center

Fortinet compiled the State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity report to flag critical areas for Operational Technology teams The report of Fortinet is built in the context of the growing movement toward the convergence of IT and OT over the past 12-18 months, breaking with practice of separate management since their inception. Incorporating IT capabilities such as big data analytics and machine learning into OT systems, along with faster connectivity solutions in order to respond to security and safety events more quickly, has allowed these industries to improve productivity and efficiency, offering a competitive edge to those who combine the systems effectively. However, it’s important for OT teams to consider how this convergence affects the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure, especially given the impact that downtime caused by a cyberattack can have on the economy, health, and productivity of the nation. And worse, the potential safety risks to … [Read more...] about Fortinet issues key findings of cybersecurity report

Minister of Public Security General To Lam (L) meets with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Jan Hamacek (Photo: VNA) During their talks in Hanoi on September 30, Minister of Public Security General To Lam and Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Jan Hamacek also consented to step up all-level delegation exchange and offer mutual support to investigate, capture, and verify all information related to crimes based on current law in each nation and fundamental principles of the international regulations. Additionally, they will work hand in hand in human resources training to improve cybersecurity capacity as well as counter-terrorism ability. Vietnam and the Czech Republic will boost closer coordination to not allow any organisations or individuals to take advantage of one country’s territory to sabotage the other nation. Both sides also agreed to further boost cooperation to ensure safety for trade and investment activities, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Czech Republic bolster cooperation in crime combat