According to Ms. Shobana Sruthi Mohan, a business analyst at ManageEngine, cyber security threats are becoming a concern for many businesses in all fields, in the context of cybercrime becoming increasingly professionalized and closely linked to political upheavals.
In 2025, Vietnam recorded more than 550,000 cyberattacks, with 52.3% of businesses and organizations suffering heavy losses. The National Cyber Security Association forecasts that data security will become the central "front" of agencies, organizations, and businesses in 2026. In the context of Vietnam accelerating digital transformation, data and information centers will be the most valuable assets targeted by hackers.
In 2026, geopolitical momentum continues to be the leading factor affecting cyber risk strategies. According to the World Economic Forum, 64% of organizations today have incorporated geopolitical cyber threats into their cyber security strategies, while 23% of public sector organizations report that cyber security recovery capabilities are still limited.
Why are businesses the focus of cyber attacks?
According to Ms. Shobana, businesses are no longer "random victims" but have become targets in cyberattacks. Organizations operating cloud platforms, digital services, supply chains and communication infrastructure are the "backbone" of the modern economy, turning them into strategic weaknesses that have a major impact if disrupted.
In early 2026, drone attacks on commercial cloud data centers in the Middle East caused structural damage and triggered widespread digital service disruptions. This is one of the first clear evidences of data centers being directly attacked in armed conflicts, affirming their role as strategic assets.
This strategy is not limited to physical attacks. Entering the supply chain further increases the level of impact by exploiting trust on a large scale.
By penetrating a trusted business platform, the attacker can exponentially expand its reach to a series of downstream organizations.
The use of sabotage malware in the business environment also shows the potential to cause serious operating consequences. Outbreaks of wiper malware simulating NotPetya once paralyzed global transportation, production and trade operations, disrupting essential supplies and proving that the consequences could far exceed the initial goal.
Recommendations
In that context, network security experts at ManageEngine emphasize that network security should be a top priority for businesses, including Vietnam, with many solutions such as:
Apply a risk-based security approach: Arrange cybersecurity priorities in accordance with important business assets and changing threatening contexts to focus resources on the most impactful place.
Ensuring consensus from the leadership and the board of directors: Making cybersecurity a strategic priority with a clear governance mechanism, with the commitment of management levels and regular supervision from the board of directors.
Enhance identity, endpoint and visibility security: Implement the principle of minimum privileges, strong authentication and continuous monitoring, while protecting terminals and utilizing threat logs for faster detection and response.
Promoting a culture of prioritizing security: Raising awareness throughout the organization through regular training, ensuring that each employee is a frontline "shield".
Improve recovery capacity through exercises: Continuously check defense systems, maintain a tight incident response plan and ensure rapid recovery to minimize disruptions.
