National Cybersecurity Association asked to define mission and vision relevant to era
The National Cybersecurity Association must define a mission and vision that are relevant to the current era, Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam made the request at its first congress for the 2023-2028 tenure in Hanoi on September 8.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Cybersecurity Association mustdefine a mission and vision that are relevant to the current era, Minister ofPublic Security Gen. To Lam made the request at its first congress for the2023-2028 tenure in Hanoi on September 8.
The associ꧙ation was founded on May 8, 2023 under adecision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
In his speech, Lam said cybersecurity and theassociation must serve as a driving force for the national economy byaddressing challenges for the nation and businesses. It should also be a placeto honour products, services, and businesses that have made positivecontributions to this mission. Technology, talent and innovation in thefield of cybersecurity are even more crucial and decisive, he said, adding thatenhancing the protection of sovereignty, national interests and security in thenew situation is both trend and challenge of the era. The minister said the mission and vision ofthe association should not only generate economic profits, protectthe interests of its members, but also aim for a higher goal, which is tobecome the primary driving force of the cause of national construction and defence. It should strive to build and developVietnam's cybersecurity industry, establish a high-value cybersecurity marketon the international map, create corporations and companies with globally-recognisedcybersecurity capabilities. This transformation should shift the focus fromoutsourcing and agency work to becoming technology and product owners, he said. The congress adopted the working orientationsand agenda for its 2023-2028 tenure and elected an executive committee led byDeputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Luong Tam Quang./.
Vietnam’s cybersecurity situation has reported many successes in 2022, according to Tran Dang Khoa, Deputy Director of the Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications.
This year is likely to bring an increase in targeted APT attacks, especially those aimed at stealing data from databases developed during the vulnerable period as the country undertakes its digital transformation process.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to research, develop and reach self-reliance in technology, products and services for cybersecurity and safety in Vietnam while chairing the second meeting of the National Steering Committee on Cyber Security and Safety in Hanoi on August 25.
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As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
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Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
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According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Delegates at the event (Photo: bocongan.gov.vn) 
