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Eight ASEAN countries accompany Japan to strengthen cyber security cooperation
On October 5-6, 2023, representatives of the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung - Chairman of VNISA and Mr. Khong Huy Hung - Vice Chairman of VNISA, along with representatives of 07 countries Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participated in the International Conference on the ASEAN-Japan Cyber Security Community taking place in Tokyo. This is an important event to strengthen cooperation between ASEAN countries and Japan in the field of private sector cybersecurity, especially in the context that 2023 marks 50 years of establishing friendly relations and cooperation between ASEAN and Japan.
Representatives of 08 ASEAN countries and Japan attended the Conference
Attending the conference, the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) made practical proposals in promoting cooperation in developing a free, equal and safe cyberspace; which emphasizes the need to build common standards for information security in the region, actively exchange experts and cooperate internationally, helping ASEAN members enhance common cybersecurity for the region.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung - Chairman of VNISA spoke during the discussion session
The conference with the theme "Cooperation to develop ASEAN-Japan Community Information Security" was organized by Japan's National Center of Incident Readiness and Cyber Security Strategy. Strategy for Cybersecurity), with the participation of 08 ASEAN members, including: Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines.
At the Conference, representatives of Japan and eight ASEAN countries signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing and committing to building a partnership in the field of Information Security (ATT) for the ASEAN community - Japan is based on innovation and sustainability.
Eight ASEAN countries and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding at the Conference
The discussion sessions took place over two days with 09 topics revolving around cybersecurity issues, including:
Topic 1: The future of ASEAN-Japan cybersecurity cooperation
Topic 2: The role of the cybersecurity community in protecting national cyberspace
Topic 3: Activities of the cybersecurity community in raising awareness about information security
Topic 4: Cyber Security Standards for IoT/IIoT devices
Topic 5: Research trends in emerging cybersecurity threats
Topic 7: Cyber security technology solutions
Topic 8: Cyber security in financial institutions
Topic 9: Challenges in responding to cybersecurity incidents
The International Conference on the ASEAN - Japan Cyber Security Community is an opportunity for leading cybersecurity experts, associations, and businesses from ASEAN member countries and Japan to share experiences and knowledge. in the field of security and information security, is a place to introduce new technological innovations and achievements to improve national cyber security defense capabilities, minimize security vulnerabilities and risks. , information security risks.
Mr. Khong Huy Hung - Vice President of VNISA - General Director of VNCS Company discussed in the discussion session
The event is also an opportunity for associations and businesses of Japan - ASEAN countries to promote cooperative relationships to develop a free, equal and safe cyberspace environment, contributing to peace and harmony. international peace and security. As Mr. Hirokazu Matsuno, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, expected in the press conference on the same day, October 5: “cyber security cooperation will move forward” with ASEAN; At the same time, he said that ASEAN is "the key to realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific".
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