Report Over 800 Cybersecurity Experts Gather for Vietnam Security Summit 2025 in HCM City

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The 7th Vietnam Security Summit 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together more than 800 cybersecurity leaders, experts, and innovators under the theme "Cybersecurity: Building Resilience & Trust in an Ever-Changing World." This annual event delved into pressing challenges and emerging trends in digital security.

 

The summit featured conferences that addressed critical topics such as data protection, cloud security, AI-driven risks, and strategies for enhancing IT infrastructure resilience. It aimed to provide actionable insights to secure a more reliable digital future.

 

Running alongside the summit, an exhibition showcased cutting-edge technologies and cybersecurity solutions from over 50 Vietnamese and international enterprises. The exhibition highlighted innovations spanning AI security, infrastructure security, data security, cloud security, identity & access management, and OT & IoT security.

 

Vũ Ngọc Sơn, head of the Research, Consulting, Technology Development, and International Cooperation Department at the National Cybersecurity Association, underscored the heightened risk of cyberattacks in Vietnam. According to the association, over 659,000 cyberattacks were recorded in 2024, with nearly 46% of agencies and businesses experiencing at least one attack.

 

A significant challenge facing Vietnam is the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Currently, 56% of state agencies and businesses lack sufficient IT and information security staff. The country is expected to face a deficit of 700,000 cybersecurity professionals over the next three years.

 

This shortage leads to increased frequency and severity of cyberattacks, slow incident response times, and operational challenges for businesses and state agencies. Vũ Ngọc Sơn emphasized that cybersecurity is crucial for digital transformation, stressing the need for a collaborative effort among the government, educational institutions, and enterprises to address the personnel gap.

 

The summit highlighted the pressing need to bolster cybersecurity measures and build a robust workforce to tackle evolving digital threats, ensuring Vietnam's digital landscape remains secure.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Vietnam News 2025-05-23