plan approved to develop national data centre

Plan approved to develop National Data Centre

The Government on October 30 approved a development plan on the National Data Centre, expected to help Vietnam reach higher positions in the global e-Government, information technology, and cybersecurity rankings.
fortinet expands its global sase points of presence with google cloud

Fortinet expands its global SASE Points-of-Presence with Google Cloud

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, on October 16 announced the expansion of its SASE Points-of-Presence (POPs) to new locations through a partnership with Google Cloud.
three advanced cybersecurity technologies for banks financial services

Three advanced cybersecurity technologies for banks, financial services

Three zero-trust security technologies for banks, financial service organisations, and insurance companies were introduced at the Smart Banking 2023 international conference and exhibition held in Hanoi on October 6 to help them comply with stringent information security regulations.
fortinet shares ransomware prevention best practices

Fortinet shares ransomware prevention best practices

Data is often the most valuable asset of a company and without proper protection against ransomware, employees and businesses alike are at risk of losing access to critical information. Therefore, it is essential to implement a ransomware protection strategy that includes cyber hygiene best practices.
navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

Navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

As the first comprehensive personal data protection legal framework in Vietnam is about to become effective, businesses are scrambling to comply. Michael Beckman, partner at EY Law Vietnam, and Robert Tran, partner at EY Vietnam Cybersecurity Services, discover the impact of the regulations on the financial sector and what to do to build a culture of personal data privacy.
cisco innovates towards ai security cloud

Cisco innovates towards AI security cloud

Cisco, a networking and security enterprise, is delivering on its promise of the AI-driven Cisco Security Cloud to simplify cybersecurity and empower people to do their best work from anywhere, regardless of increasingly sophisticated threats.
banks buckle up to tackle security issues head on

Banks buckle up to tackle security issues head on

Many local banks are wading through troubled waters as they strive to comply with personal data protection regulations, navigating the delicate balance between privacy rights, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.
microsoft office vulnerability threatens nearly four million computers

Microsoft Office vulnerability threatens nearly four million computers

Vietnamese cybersecurity firm Bkav issued a stark warning on July 14 by highlighting the alarming risk posed by a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Office, leaving nearly four million computers in Vietnam in potential danger of remote attacks and data breaches.
promoting healthcare systems cybersecurity

Promoting healthcare system's cybersecurity

Cyberattacks pose a threat to the healthcare industry by leaking patient data and disrupting essential services. Huong Le, country manager of Exclusive Networks Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about how to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare system.
firemon nessar and viettel idc collaborate to enhance cybersecurity in vietnam

Firemon, Nessar, and Viettel IDC collaborate to enhance cybersecurity in Vietnam

On April 14, Nessar and Viettel IDC jointly announced the signing of a strategic cooperation contract with FireMon, a provider of security policy management solutions, aiming to provide effective options for customers in Vietnam.
measures sought to ensure safe cyber environment for women girls

Measures sought to ensure safe cyber environment for women, girls

An international forum themed "Women, Cybersecurity and STEM" was held by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Vietnam (UN Women) on March 29.
fortinet adds new capabilities to support work from anywhere

Fortinet adds new capabilities to support work-from-anywhere

New updates to FortiSASE expand the industry’s most integrated single-vendor SASE solution to further converge networking and security across a unified operating system.
revenue from cybersecurity sector up 33 pc in q1

Revenue from cybersecurity sector up 33 pc in Q1

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recently reported positive results for the cybersecurity sector in the first quarter of 2023.
fortiguard labs warn of destructive wiper malware increase

FortiGuard Labs warn of destructive wiper malware increase

Adversarial groups are strengthening in complexity and sophistication to counter the evolving defences of organisations and businesses, according to a report by FortiGuard Labs.
malaysia launches national campaign against online scam

Malaysia launches national campaign against online scam

Malaysian Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil along with representatives of CyberSecurity Malaysia, CelcomDigi, and Anti-scam Action Coalition (GBAS) on February 18 launched the National Anti-scam Campaign 2023 to counter scam syndicates’ evolving methods.