On August 28th, Becamex IDC, Eastern International University (EIU), in collaboration with Microsoft Vietnam and Noventiq Vietnam, organized a seminar titled “Facing Ransomware Before, During, and After the Attack.” The seminar saw strong participation from businesses, lecturers, and students from the School of Computing and Information Technology.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Vo Tan Luc – Executive Director of the Digital Transformation Center at Becamex IDC Corporation – stated that in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is undergoing a digital transformation with significant advancements in science, technology, and the internet. Consequently, the volume of data and information in cyberspace has increased significantly, making the security of IT systems a top priority for individuals, organizations, and businesses, including Becamex IDC Corporation and EIU.
Mr. Vo Tan Luc – Executive Director of the Digital Transformation Center at Becamex IDC Corporation delivering the opening speech
The seminar “Facing Ransomware Before, During, and After an Attack” provided an opportunity for Becamex IDC Corporation and EIU to better understand the ransomware attack process on IT systems and to draw lessons and develop appropriate strategies for each stage – Mr. Vo Tan Luc added.
Mr. Phạm Hoài Nam – Digital Technical Specialist, Microsoft Việt Nam shared with the seminar attendees
Following the program, Mr. Pham Hoai Nam – Digital Technical Specialist at Microsoft Vietnam – shared with the seminar attendees about the methods and processes of ransomware attacks on IT systems; defensive measures against attacks; and necessary steps for recovery and regaining control.
Mr. Bui Quoc Khang – Vietnam Security Lead at Noventiq Vietnam – also shared insights during the program.
According to statistics from specialized agencies, in the first quarter of 2024 alone, there have been tens of thousands of ransomware attacks on IT systems of organizations and businesses, causing millions of dollars in damage. Therefore, businesses must protect themselves from these attacks.
To optimally prevent ransomware, businesses and individuals must regularly review and check their entire systems to guard against malware; use security software; and have an incident response plan in place. Additionally, it is advisable to organize training programs for employees to reduce the risk of ransomware and other types of malware – Mr. Pham Hoai Nam added.
Some images from the seminar
