Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Hung is the third term chairman of Vietnam Information Security Association

On the morning of September 7, 2019, the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) organized the National Congress of Representatives for the third term (2019-2024). Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung attended and directed the Congress.

Speaking at the event, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that the third term of the Vietnam Information Security Association is associated with the acceleration of transformation and development of digital economy, building e-government and the missions of the Association in the coming time must revolve around these goals, promoting the positive role of the Association in the protection of Vietnam in cyberspace.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung

According to the summary report for the second term (2012 – 2019), the number of members participating in the Association has increased by 90%, from 72 up to 138 members. The Association established 3 more professional organizations, namely VNISA Expert Team, Vietnam Cetificate Authentication and Digital Transaction Club, and Vietnam Cyber Security Assessment and Audit Club. During this term, VNISA has joined with the Ministry of Information and Communications and other ministries to actively build and enhance network security to improve Vietnam’s information security ratings. Contribute comments in the process of developing national technical standards in the field of security; directing clubs to gradually build up the Association’s information security criteria and standards. In the immediate future, a basic standard and method of evaluation for electronic invoice safety solution and a basic standard for information security inspection and evaluation services are being developed.

The Association has also done well its role as a bridge between the State agencies, its members and businesses, promoting partnerships with domestic and foreign partners.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Hung was elected Chairman of the VNISA in the third term

On the morning of September 7, members of VNISA formally elected the Executive Committee of the third term including 26 members. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Hung was elected Chairman of the VNISA in the new term and at the same time there were 12 Vice Chairmen of the Association in this term.

The Association of Information Security determines this is a period to promote the deployment of e-government, smart cities and digital transformation, The role of information security is very important, this is an opportunity and a challenge for organizations in the field of information security. Therefore, the Association said that there would be disruptive and highly practical orientations, attract the participation of the community.

The executive committee of VNISA

The Association will promote activities to attract organizations, businesses and experts operating in the field of information security throughout the country, especially large enterprises to develop the Association; participate in consulting and planning policies on information technology and information security, At the same time, promoting the role of a bridge between businesses, organizations, experts and State management agencies in information security; Improving the quality and effectiveness of the annual Vietnam Information Security Day event to not only build a strong information security community, but also help to further spread and enhance user’s awareness about information security in the community.

The list of executive committee of VNISA