Vietnam is projected to face a shortfall of 700,000 cybersecurity professionals by 2028, driven by rapid digitalisation and rising cyber threats, Vu Ngoc Son, Head of Technology and International Cooperation at the National Cybersecurity Association has told a conference, VietnamNet has reported.
Other key points covered in the article include:
- Over 659,000 cyber incidents were recorded in 2024 alone, with nearly half of all organisations experiencing a breach.
- Around 56 percent of agencies lack both general IT staff and dedicated security teams, far below the standard requirement of 8–10 trained personnel per unit for 24/7 protection.
- Contributing factors include outdated training programmes, brain drain to higher-paying overseas jobs, and low domestic salaries and career prospects.
Of note, with many local vendors and public agencies lacking sufficient protection, foreign firms may face increased vulnerability across their supply chains, third-party service providers, or joint venture partners.
Regulatory gaps and slower incident response times can also compromise data security, IP protection, and business continuity.
As Vietnam digitalises further, firms may need to invest in their own cybersecurity capacity, offer local training programmes, or push for higher security standards in procurement and compliance frameworks.
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