Representative of a company introduces a security solution to visitors at the Vietnam Security Summit 2019 in Hanoi. (Photo: courtersy of the event organiser) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam’s digital economy has progressed rapidly in recent years, but challenges in network security require the country to build a comprehensive national strategy to address network vulnerabilities. Vietnam’s internet economy reached 9 billion USD in 2018, making up 4 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) and tripling that of 2015, and was heading to 33 billion USD by 2025, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2018 released by Temasek (Google). However, the rapid expansion of the digital economy has been accompanied by an increase in network security risks in all respects, including new risks, the number of incidents and the level of damage. According to a Kaspersky Lab report released last month, Vietnam was among the most targeted nations for … [Read more...] about Digital economy requires national strategy for network security
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Development of digital economy requires national strategy for network security
Representative of a company introduces a security solution to visitors at the Vietnam Security Summit 2019 in Hà Nội. — Photo courtersy of the event organiser HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam’s digital economy has progressed rapidly in recent years, but challenges in network security require the country to build a comprehensive national strategy to address network vulnerabilities. Việt Nam’s internet economy reached US$9 billion in 2018, making up 4 per cent of Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) and tripling that of 2015, and was heading to $33 billion by 2025, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2018 released by Temasek (Google). However, the rapid expansion of the digital economy has been accompanied by an increase in network security risks in all respects, including new risks, the number of incidents and the level of damage. According to a Kaspersky Lab … [Read more...] about Development of digital economy requires national strategy for network security
ASEAN, U.S. release declaration on network security cooperation
6th ASEAN-U.S. Summit ASEAN leaders welcomed U.S. Vice President Mike Pence for his presence at the conference; hailed the role and important contributions of the U.S. to regional peace, security, cooperation and prosperity. They also expressed sympathy for the huge loss of lives in the recent forest fire raging through California. ASEAN acknowledged that over the last 41 years, the bilateral ties have been positive and cooperation has been expanded comprehensively in numerous fields especially trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, digital economics, network security, maritime cooperation, and anti-terrorism and extremism. So far, the U.S. is the third largest trade partner of ASEAN. Vice President Pence reiterated that the U.S. commits to beefing up ties with ASEAN, regarding ASEAN as an important partner in the region. The U.S. backs ASEAN’s central role and pledges to contribute to regional peace, security, and … [Read more...] about ASEAN, U.S. release declaration on network security cooperation
Global network security contest kicks off
Global network security contest kicks offBy Van Ly The organizers of the cyber security contest WhiteHat Grand Prix 2018 at a press conference on July 31 - PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – WhiteHat Grand Prix 2018 opened audition rounds on July 31 at WhiteHatVN.com, organizers noted at a press conference the same day. The global contest, jointly organized by the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), the forum WhiteHat.vn and internet security firm Bkav, is expected to be rolled out with direct competition in Vietnam for the first time. VNISA Deputy Director Nguyen Huy Dung said that since Vietnam prioritizes the mission of training and developing internet security staff, organizing this contest was an effective way to enhance human resources in the field. Dung explained that it is necessary for Vietnamese network security employees to regularly practice and take into account real situations and experiences to keep pace with fast-developing technology and to tackle … [Read more...] about Global network security contest kicks off
Draft Network Security Law honours legal commitments
Viet Nam News Hoàng Phước Thuận, Director General of the General Department of Network Security, under the Ministry of Public Security, speaks to the Viet Nam News Agency about the draft Network Security Law Will you please explain why Việt Nam wants to have its own Network Security Law? As we all know, the network security in both Việt Nam and other countries has experienced quite a lot of challenges, particularly cyber attacks, in recent years. In our country, the information network has experienced tens of thousands of cyber attacks each year, with social networks being a common target. Nowadays, cyber space has become a “safe heaven” for criminals, particularly for organised criminal groups. One of the reasons leading to this situation is that we lack a proper legal corridor. This is a key reason for us to develop our Law on Network Security, to protect our national security, the State secrete, social law and order and the rights … [Read more...] about Draft Network Security Law honours legal commitments