On January 20, the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) announced the formation of the alliance, an initiative grounded in the provisions of the Cybersecurity Law.

The announcement was made by Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05) under the Ministry of Public Security, during the NCA’s 2024 year-end review and 2025 agenda-setting conference held in Hanoi.

The event was attended by General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo Member, Minister of Public Security, and Chairman of the NCA.

Ensuring cybersecurity across critical sectors

The alliance, coordinated by A05, is designed to provide a unified response to cybersecurity incidents affecting vital national information systems, including those operated by government agencies, local authorities, and key economic enterprises.

Its activities aim to address cybersecurity breaches while ensuring the collection of digital evidence adheres to the procedural requirements of Vietnam’s criminal laws. This ensures compliance while enabling law enforcement to combat cybercrimes effectively.

In 2024, A05 successfully coordinated responses to 27 major cybersecurity incidents targeting critical organizations. These efforts involved deploying personnel to assist affected units, implementing countermeasures, and neutralizing cyberattacks and espionage.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh emphasized the collaborative nature of these efforts, which involved contributions from cybersecurity experts, engineers, and organizations across various sectors. “This collective effort forms a formidable ‘army’ capable of protecting the nation’s critical information systems against cyber threats,” he stated.

Alliance structure and principles

The National Cybersecurity Incident Response and Mitigation Alliance operates on principles of voluntarism, democracy, equality, transparency, and accountability.

At its inception, the alliance comprises 12 members, including three dedicated cybersecurity agencies - A05 under the Ministry of Public Security, Command 86 under the Ministry of National Defense, and the Department of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications - and nine cybersecurity firms, including VNPT, FPT, CMC, NCS, SCS, MISA, BKAV, VNCS, and CyRadar.

The alliance is expected to expand, welcoming applications from organizations, enterprises, and individuals across the country.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh highlighted the alliance's establishment as a pivotal step toward safeguarding Vietnam’s cyberspace.

“This initiative marks a new phase in our efforts to secure and protect the nation's information systems. With the collaboration of all members, the alliance will play a critical role in building a safe and trustworthy digital environment, contributing to the sustainable development of the country,” he affirmed.

Van Anh