On October 28th, in Ho Chi Minh City, Kaspersky announced key investments and new strategic initiatives to strengthen its presence and expand its market share in Vietnam. Education is one of the top priorities in the company's sustainable development strategy.
Close cooperation with schools
Kaspersky stated that it is working closely with domestic universities to develop practical education programs, equipping students and young engineers with the knowledge and skills to respond to increasingly complex cyber threats.
Recently, Kaspersky signed a memorandum of cooperation with the People's Security Academy to promote research, training, and enhance professional capacity in the field of information security.
Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Kaspersky, stated that the direct attendance of CEO Eugene Kaspersky at the signing ceremony with the People's Security Academy demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to supporting Vietnam in developing a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce.
Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Kaspersky, shared insights into Kaspersky's investment strategy in Vietnam.
"This is a necessary step to strengthen the protective capabilities of the rapidly accelerating digital economy," Adrian Hia observed.
Kaspersky also collaborates with organizations such as iSpace and many other cybersecurity academies to organize training programs, workshops, and intensive practical courses, and provides materials to help instructors and students stay updated on new trends and threats.
Preventing cybercrime from the start.
Regarding cybersecurity, Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Kaspersky, stated that according to preliminary statistics, in the first six months of 2025, Vietnam recorded over 300,000 cyberattacks, averaging approximately 1,600 data breaches per day.
Cybercrime organizations now operate in a highly sophisticated manner, modeled after large corporations with positions such as analysts, financiers, and operations engineers. Estimated financial losses reach $20 billion, and fraud is seen as a lucrative business.
Given the increasing number of scams, Mr. Hia advises users to update their operating systems regularly, change their passwords every 3-6 months, and avoid using simple passwords.
"These simple measures will help people avoid falling into scams. In fact, prevention is always more effective than dealing with the consequences," Adrian Hia emphasized.
Mr. Ngo Tan Vu Khanh, Country Director of Kaspersky in Vietnam, shared his insights on cybersecurity.
Referring to the recently signed Hanoi Convention, Mr. Ngo Tan Vu Khanh, Country Director of Kaspersky in Vietnam, said that this is an important step in combating high-tech crime.
Previously, digital investigations and the collection of electronic evidence typically took 1-2 years. Thanks to the convention, this process will be significantly shortened, becoming much faster.
The Convention also paves the way for easier coordination of international extradition, as participating countries commit to respecting Vietnamese law. This is an important legal basis for protecting citizens and improving the effectiveness of addressing cybercrime globally.
According to Mr. Khanh, Kaspersky also participated in this process, providing data and information to support the investigation, and collaborated with the Ministry of Public Security to develop cybersecurity products and platforms, aiming to build a safer digital environment for Vietnam.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/kaspersky-chi-meo-don-gian-de-dien-thoai-khong-bi-hack-196251028190259321.htm
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