An intrusion detection system created by students wins an electronics design competition.

The first prize in the VEDC 2025 national competition went to the IDS PTIT team. This group of young people from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) won with their project designing and building an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for IoT devices using a deep learning model. Second, third, and consolation prizes went to nine other outstanding teams from the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam.

Vu Duc Anh - Representative of the IDS PTIT team - shared after receiving the award: "This is not only a reward for our team's efforts, but also an important milestone in our journey of learning and pursuing our passion for technology."

"This is a valuable platform that motivates young people to be more creative. I hope to have the opportunity to contribute technological products with high practical value, contributing to the development of Vietnam's telecommunications and electronics industry."

The IDS PTIT team won first prize in the Final Round of the Vietnam Electronic Design Competition (VEDC) 2025. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

In addition to the main awards, the Organizing Committee also presented supplementary awards including the Innovation Award, the Popularity Award, and the Potential Application Award to projects with novel approaches and high commercialization potential.

This year, the competing teams presented many products applying artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and embedded technologies, directly solving real-world problems such as traffic safety, smart retail, healthcare , workplace safety, and support for people with disabilities.

The winning projects share common characteristics: high technical completeness, stable demo capabilities, and clear potential for practical implementation.

The IDS PTIT team presents their solution. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Along with the Final Round and Award Ceremony, the panel discussion "Job Opportunities for Young Engineers - Make in Vietnam" attracted considerable interest from students and technology companies.

From a business perspective, experts believe that the market currently has no shortage of jobs for electronics and technology engineers, especially in the fields of AIoT, embedded systems, data, and automation.

However, businesses prioritize engineers who can start working immediately, possess problem-solving skills, hardware-software integration capabilities, and practical project implementation experience.

In the Q&A session, addressing the concerns of many students about job opportunities after graduation, especially in the context of the AI boom, the experts offered several noteworthy recommendations.

According to Mr. Pham Cao Dinh, Deputy Director of Viettel IDC's Cooperation Service Center, instead of worrying about being replaced by artificial intelligence, students should proactively learn how to master AI, viewing the technology as a powerful tool to support their studies and work.

He argued that, in essence, AI can only handle simple, repetitive tasks and cannot replace fields that require emotional intelligence or human values.

Besides professional competence, Mr. Dinh emphasized the role of self-reliance, considering it the foundation for mastering technology. "Successful people aren't necessarily the best at any given time, but rather those who possess discipline, perseverance, and daily effort, always striving to be better than the day before," Mr. Dinh shared.

Closing ceremony of the Vietnam Electronic Design Competition 2025. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

The VEDC 2025 competition, chaired by the Vietnam Radio and Electronics Association and hosted by the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, is professionally sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment , and the National Innovation Center (NIC). The event is expected to continue to be a launching pad for the next generation of Vietnamese engineers in the coming years.