Strengthening defences through indigenous innovation
Alongside the national digital transformation, Viet Nam’s digital‑technology business ecosystem is expanding rapidly in both scale and quality. The country now counts more than 80,000 digital‑technology enterprises.
According to a survey by the National Cybersecurity Association, in 2025 information systems in Viet Nam faced around 552,000 cyberattacks. Although the overall number of incidents showed a downward trend, 52.3% of agencies and organisations still reported losses. This indicates that cybercriminals are shifting towards more targeted attacks, with increasingly sophisticated preparation. The main risks now centre on data intrusion and theft, as well as the trading of stolen data on dark markets.
Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Technology Committee at the National Cybersecurity Association, noted that hackers are increasingly adopting a “double‑lock” strategy: lying dormant to extract data first, then encrypting it and demanding ransom once further exploitation is no longer possible.
If indigenous capabilities form the foundation of the “digital shield,” then “Make in Viet Nam” cybersecurity solutions and products are the means of translating technological self‑reliance into real‑world defensive strength.
Despite improved awareness of cybersecurity among agencies and enterprises, significant gaps remain. Some 47.72% of agencies and businesses lack sufficient cybersecurity staff, while 27.80% have not implemented any internal cybersecurity standards. These figures highlight the gulf between awareness and actual defensive capacity.
Experts warn that without firewalls built on technologies fully controlled by Vietnamese specialists, the country will struggle to respond proactively to increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. If indigenous capabilities form the foundation of the “digital shield,” then “Make in Viet Nam” cybersecurity solutions and products are the means of translating technological self‑reliance into real‑world defensive strength.
Dr Tran Van Khai, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment, emphasised that the spirit of self‑reliance in digital technology is reflected in the determination to master core technologies and to continuously research and create products suited to domestic conditions and practical needs. This is also the path by which Vietnamese enterprises can enhance the resilience of the digital economy and gradually reduce dependence on foreign technologies.
Prioritising domestic solutions for sustainable security
The Politburo’s Resolution 57‑NQ/TW on breakthrough development in science and technology, innovation, and national digital transformation identifies cybersecurity as a key pillar in safeguarding national sovereignty in cyberspace. It also stresses the importance of technological self‑reliance and prioritising domestic cybersecurity solutions.
This spirit is embodied in the 2025 Cybersecurity Law, which for the first time establishes data security as a central component of national cybersecurity, treating data not only as an economic resource but also as a strategic asset requiring protection throughout its lifecycle.
The law includes provisions encouraging state agencies, organisations, and enterprises to prioritise domestic cybersecurity products, thereby creating market space and investment incentives for Vietnamese firms. Prioritising “Make in Viet Nam” solutions is therefore not merely about reducing technological dependence, but also about building the foundation for indigenous defensive capabilities and ensuring sustainable cybersecurity in the digital age.
Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi from the Department of Cyber Security and High‑Tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security warned that heavy reliance on foreign platforms and technology products poses a significant risk to data security and national security. It weakens the ability to control and respond proactively when incidents occur. Encouraging the development and use of domestic cybersecurity products is therefore essential to reduce technical risks, enhance proactive response capacity, and protect data in line with Viet Nam’s legal framework and infrastructure.
Practice shows that “Make in Viet Nam” cybersecurity solutions have made notable progress. Many domestic products are already deployed in critical infrastructure sectors such as banking, telecommunications, energy, and e‑government systems. Nevertheless, the gap with leading global technology firms remains evident, requiring Vietnamese products to be tested in real‑world environments and to receive sustained investment in research and refinement.
Nguyen Minh Duc, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Services Club at the National Cybersecurity Association and Chief Executive Officer of CyRadar, described this as a “golden period” for domestic cybersecurity firms to leverage preferential policies and raise quality standards, thereby consolidating their position through genuine capability. He noted that over the past decade, CyRadar has pursued a “Make in Viet Nam” strategy, focusing on early‑detection solutions for cyberattacks and endpoint protection.
Although the company’s products have been welcomed by the market, CyRadar, like many other technology firms, faces strong pressure from increasingly stringent requirements, forcing continuous upgrades to meet higher standards.
At the same time, many small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) still lack tools to manage connectivity and secure information, constrained by limited budgets and personnel, making them easy targets for attacks.
The roadmap to 2030 clearly states that “Make in Viet Nam” cybersecurity products and services will account for more than 50% of the domestic market, a team of 10,000 high‑level cybersecurity experts will be established, and core technologies will gradually be mastered while dependence on imports is reduced.
Mai Van Tai, Operations Director at SCS Cybersecurity Joint Stock Company, explained that the company introduced the SafeGate solution, which integrates connectivity management and security on a unified platform. This helps SMEs control access and reduce intrusion risks.
The system currently manages hundreds of thousands of devices and processes around 140 million security‑related queries daily, demonstrating the practical effectiveness of a domestic solution.
From the need to standardise the market, macro‑level policies are gradually laying the groundwork for cybersecurity self‑reliance. The Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation has issued a plan to ensure cybersecurity, information security, and data security across the political system. It sets a target of building a safe national cyberspace with strong defensive and resilience capacity, closely linked to technological self‑reliance.
The roadmap to 2030 clearly states that “Make in Viet Nam” cybersecurity products and services will account for more than 50% of the domestic market, a team of 10,000 high‑level cybersecurity experts will be established, and core technologies will gradually be mastered while dependence on imports is reduced.
In a context where data security threats and targeted attacks continue to rise, Viet Nam has no choice but to shift from a passive to an active defence posture, underpinned by indigenous technological capabilities. This is no longer merely a technical issue, but a layer of defence that protects social trust and the developmental space of the national economy.
