Cybersecurity protection is an urgent, constant, and crucial requirement

Delegates attend the conference at the Hung Yen provincial bridge point.

At the Hung Yen provincial bridge point, the conference drew the attendance of Comrade Nguyen Huu Nghia, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Hung Yen Provincial Cybersecurity Subcommittee (the Subcommittee). In the attendance were: Major General Tran Xuan Anh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, Director of the Provincial Public Security, and Standing Deputy Head of the Subcommittee; Nguyen Van Chien, Member of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Deputy Head of the Sub-committee; and other members of the Sub-committee…

Comrade Nguyen Huu Nghia, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, chairs the meeting at the provincial bridge point.

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized: The situation regarding cybersecurity and data security is very complex and contains unpredictable factors. Therefore, at this meeting, delegates need to focus on discussing and clarifying: the concretization of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress on cybersecurity; the implementation of the Law on Cybersecurity; the breakthrough solutions to ensure cybersecurity and data security, supporting the digital economy, and promoting economic growth; and the application of international lessons learned on cybersecurity and data security protection, proposing ideas for adjusting and supplementing the cybersecurity strategy, proactively responding to challenges from cyberspace by 2030…

According to the report at the session, in 2025, the work of ensuring cybersecurity achieved several important results such as: The institutional and policy system continued to be improved. Cybersecurity inspection and supervision work was implemented synchronously from the central to local levels; cyberattack prevention and control drills were organized regularly, contributing to improving incident response capabilities. International cooperation in the field of cybersecurity was a highlight, for the first time Vietnam hosted the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), affirming Vietnam's commitment to participating in leading and resolving global issues, enhancing Vietnam's position and prestige in the international arena, and demonstrating success in its foreign policy. However, alongside the achievements, there are still some limitations such as: The awareness of some leaders, officials, Party members, and the people regarding cybersecurity and data security is still limited; there is still a risk of network system insecurity and data security breaches; and many cybercrimes, especially online fraud, have emerged...

Delegates attend the conference at the Hung Yen province bridge point.

At the session, delegates focused on discussing solutions to further improve the institutional and legal framework related to cybersecurity; strengthening the direction, monitoring, and supervision of the implementation of tasks to ensure cybersecurity and data security; investing in and upgrading the National Cybersecurity Center and human resources for cybersecurity; enhancing the effectiveness of state management in the field of cybersecurity…

Concluding the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh acknowledged and commended the efforts and achievements of ministries, sectors, and localities, as well as the solidarity, support, and active participation of the people and businesses in ensuring cybersecurity and data security, promoting socio-economic development, and maintaining peace and security for the people. The Prime Minister requested that ministries, sectors, and localities thoroughly understand and strictly adhere to the leadership and guidance of the Party, specifically the Politburo and the Secretariat, headed by General Secretary To Lam, and the National Cybersecurity Steering Committee. To ensure national sovereignty in cyberspace and protect cybersecurity and data security, which are urgent, ongoing, and crucial requirements and cannot be separated from the country's socio-economic development process. With the motto "Raising awareness, mastering technology, early prevention, remote protection, effective response, close coordination, and maintaining sovereignty," the National Steering Committee for Cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity Subcommittees, ministries, sectors, and localities are strengthening the dissemination and education of information security and cybersecurity laws in a comprehensive, in-depth, and diverse manner; and strictly handling violations of cybersecurity laws. At the same time, they are urgently consolidating the organization and coordination mechanisms to ensure smooth direction from the central to the grassroots level; building a coordination and cooperation mechanism for cybersecurity response between specialized agencies, managing units, and the participation of technology corporations, businesses, agencies, organizations, and the public. They are focusing on perfecting the institutional framework and policy mechanisms for protecting cybersecurity and data security; and researching and developing a strategy for protecting sovereignty in cyberspace in the new context. To carry out comprehensive and synchronized solutions for cybersecurity and data security in conjunction with the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, and Directive No. 57-CT/TW dated December 31, 2025, of the Secretariat on strengthening cybersecurity, information security, and data security within the political system. Simultaneously, focus on training and developing human resources, and developing Vietnamese cybersecurity and data security products and services; strengthen international cooperation in cybersecurity, data security, and the implementation of the Hanoi Convention… The Office of the National Steering Committee for Cybersecurity, and the Cybersecurity Subcommittees of ministries, sectors, and localities shall develop and issue, within their authority, the 2026 Action Plan in April 2026, clearly defining objectives, targets, timelines, and responsibilities for implementation…