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Cybersecurity in Việt Nam saw positive changes
Cybersecurity in Việt Nam saw positive changes
9/3/20
The number of detections of web threats in Việt Nam fell by more than 30 per cent last year compared to 2018, with 75 million different Internet-borne cyberthreats, according to Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) 2019.
With 40 per cent of users almost infected by web-borne threats last year, Việt Nam ranked 17th worldwide in the dangers associated with surfing. Singapore has the lowest number of web threats with nearly 4.7 million which is in 156th place globally, it said.
Kaspersky’s latest data shows that the number of local threats in Việt Nam for 2019 has dropped 10 per cent compared to 2018, which puts it in sixth place worldwide, a significant drop from its second place in 2018.
According to the cyber-security company Kaspersky, the top five attack vectors of web threats in Southeast Asia are malware in web traffic, which is found during browsing scenarios when user visits infect sites or online-advertisement performs unfair actions; unintentional downloads of certain programmes (or files) from the Internet; downloading of malicious attachments from online e-mail services; browser extensions activity; and downloads of malicious components or communications with control and command, performed by other malware.
Data from KSN also indicated that threat sources in Việt Nam went down to 2.68 million incidents last year from 5.3 million incidents in 2018. This ranks Việt Nam in 30th place worldwide compared to Indonesia (32nd), the Philippines (37th), Thailand (38th), Malaysia (40th), and Singapore (10th).
Yeo Siang Tiong, general manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky, said: “Last year Việt Nam saw significant improvements in its cybersecurity landscape. We have to commend the active efforts exerted by the Government, which definitely increased awareness of the public and required businesses to beef up their defences.
“While it is undoubtedly a success for everyone in Việt Nam, we should still keep our guard up as cybercriminals will surely try to earn and infect as much as they can.”
He said with the process of digitisation taking place in many businesses, the awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in 2020 is going to increase, both for individuals and organisations. Alongside the technological advancements such as the implementation of 5G and Industry 4.0, attacks will be more complex and damaging.
“Enterprises and organisations in Việt Nam should pay more attention to the importance of threat intelligence for all industries, which can help further boost their defences against sophisticated cyberattacks,” he added.
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With increasing technological developments, Việt Nam is facing more cybersecurity risks that are threatening national security,
Over two decades since connecting to the global internet, the strong development of information technology, telecommunications and the internet is creating a new opportunity for Việt Nam to quickly catch up and take advantage of advanced scientific and technological achievements.
Việt Nam had 64 million internet users, accounting for more than 66 per cent of the country's population, ranking 13th in the world.
Like many countries, Việt Nam has been facing threats and challenges from cyberspace, directly threatening national security and social order and safety.
Việt Nam has identified threats that have become global problems, requiring the efforts and coordination of nations, and strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies and tech corporations.
Currently, the Vietnamese Government is aggressively directing the implementation of e-government towards a digital government and digital economy, which has achieved positive results.
Rapid technological development has given people more ways to access and share information on the internet. It has also created conditions for more sophisticated cyber-attacks.
Like other countries, Vietnam has a cybersecurity law to safeguard information and protect national security.
Vietnam’s Cyber Security Law, which took effect on 1 January 2019, states that internet service providers, websites, and other cross-border services must abide by Vietnamese law and respect its interests and security.
Enforcement of the Cyber Security Law over the past year has helped to create a healthier cyberspace.
the Cyber Security Law contributes to socio-economic development, national defence, sovereignty, and elevates Vietnam’s external status.
Facing real and potential risks in cyberspace, countries need to keep the management of cyberspace models up to date.
Vietnam is a politically, socially stable country on the development path, but it has to be vigilant of potential instability
Building a healthy and safe cyberspace will protect social security and order, defend national sovereignty, and lay a foundation for sustainable development.
Vietnam will declare a national digital strategy this year to set up a digital economy and society
Making the internet safer means making our country more prosperous.
Our prosperity depends on the internet, but the internet is not safe
The constantly improving internet infrastructure in telecom industry, increasing digital presence across various sectors and domestic enterprises increasing their IT spending to upgrade their IT infrastructure consisting of servers, network equipment, cyber security equipment and software has positively impacted the cyber security industry of Vietnam.
This has augmented the growth of cyber security market in Vietnam.
Vietnam being a price-sensitive economy, the domestic cyber security companies are grabbing this opportunity by providing low-cost security solutions.
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