Digital transformation is becoming a must-have strategy for businesses in Southeast Asia, but cybersecurity risks are causing security costs to escalate. Sophos’ The State of Ransomware 2024 report shows that 59% of global organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in the past year, with the average recovery cost reaching $2.73 million per incident. Ransom demands from hackers have increased fivefold, from an average of $400,000 in 2023 to $2 million in 2024.
In parallel, the World Cybercrime Index report published by Oxford University and UNSW Canberra shows that Vietnam is among the countries with notable cybercrime levels in the region, with a ranking of 1.59, higher than neighboring countries. This reflects that the digital environment in Vietnam and Southeast Asia is both rich in potential and potentially risky.
According to the 2025 Digital Transformation Trends Survey by Synology, a global data storage and management company, nearly 90% of businesses in Southeast Asia have invested in digital transformation, but 85% are still in the early stages, with many struggling with digital transformation solutions to reach true maturity. Lack of readiness also entails many risks – as a transformation strategy lacking resilience will easily expose businesses to cyber security threats. The company’s survey showed that more than 55% of businesses have been attacked by cyberattacks, but only 1 in 5 respondents believe in their ability to recover from the incident.
Ms. Thachawan Chinchanakarn, in charge of Synology Southeast Asia, shares about security risks in the digital transformation process of businesses and solutions.
"Digital transformation is no longer an option, but has become a strategic commitment of businesses. However, without proper preparation, many companies are put in a passive position when it comes to cybersecurity risks," said Ms. Thachawan Chinchanakarn, in charge of Synology Southeast Asia.
Ms. Jola Le, representative of Synology in Vietnam, said that in just 5 years, the revenue from enterprise customers in Vietnam has tripled, reflecting the urgent need for data storage and security solutions. Synology said that the level of enterprise application of their solutions in Vietnam has increased by 300%, mostly in the manufacturing, financial, medical and regulatory agencies. "The growth shows that companies are not just looking for technology, but also need a partner to accompany them," Ms. Jola Le said.
Earlier this year, the storage and security technology company launched solutions like ActiveProtect, a dedicated backup appliance with immutable backup and air-gap capabilities, and the PAS7700, an all-NVMe storage system with 2 million IOPS and 30GB/s bandwidth. The solutions aim to help businesses strengthen their resilience against attacks while optimizing operating costs.
According to IDC Worldwide Global Forecast, global data volume will increase from 175 zettabytes in 2025 to more than 2,100 zettabytes in the next 10 years, putting increasing pressure on data security and management. The rise of cyber threats and the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia require serious investment in security, otherwise businesses could lose millions of dollars in recovery costs.
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