Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - 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. Working remotely may keep people safe, however, Vu The Binh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Internet Association tells Vietnam News: “Cybersecurity issues are more likely to arise as a result of people working from home, especially for those not using a company computer.” Binh added: “A home computer is less likely to be set up as securely as a company one.” “Most home computers contain more risks as they are used by other family members with low or no protection packages.” The expert thought working from home could expose employees' devices and the company's network to threats on insecure public WiFi networks. In January, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) warned local internet users about cyber security, mentioning that various … [Read more...] about Working from home faces cybersecurity risks during pandemic
Cybersecurity
Fortinet issues new threat predictions for 2020
Who has the upper hand? These trends are important to understand because in the cyber arms race, the criminal community has often had a distinct advantage. Given the continued reliance on traditional point products and stovepiped security strategies used by many organisations, that looks likely to continue for some time – unless organisations make a complete paradigm shift as to how they think about and deploy security. … [Read more...] about Fortinet issues new threat predictions for 2020
Working from home threatens cyber security during pandemic
In such a situation, Ngô Trấn Vũ, director of Nam Trường Sơn Security Company, recommends firms and organisations which allow their employees to work online set up a VPN that protects the company’s devices with virtual security software. … [Read more...] about Working from home threatens cyber security during pandemic
Vietnamese people in Moscow join hands to prevent COVID-19
Although there are still concerns about the possibility of infection in Russia, the Management Board of Incentra Complex is confident that with strict management and effective epidemic prevention, the Vietnamese community in Moscow will safely overcome the epidemic./. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people in Moscow join hands to prevent COVID-19
Compulsory medical declaration required for all bus passengers
All buses entering the station will be provided with medical declaration forms to give to passengers. Besides, all bus goers have been instructed to download e-medical declarations on their smartphones. … [Read more...] about Compulsory medical declaration required for all bus passengers
