CyberCon Asia 2025 - Japan-Vietnam took place from September 13 to 14 at Duy Tan University in Da Nang under the theme “AI vs AI: The new frontier of cybersecurity.” The event was co-organized by Fore and Japan’s Suganuma Group in collaboration with Duy Tan University, and held under the patronage of a Japanese Senate member and the Consulate General of Japan in Vietnam.

The conference is expected to become a strategic platform for promoting cooperation, innovation, and capacity building in cybersecurity between Vietnam, Japan, and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes both a defensive tool and a method exploited to bypass cybersecurity systems, CyberCon Asia 2025 brought together government officials, business leaders, academics, and researchers to identify solutions for a safer digital future.

The two-day event featured a range of highlights, including a student hackathon on September 13 and the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) among government, business, and academic sectors, along with an award ceremony for the hackathon winners on September 14.

The conference included keynote speeches from prominent experts such as Ngo Tuan Anh, President of the Vietnam Innovation Network and cybersecurity specialist at ViSecurity; Hieu PC (Ngo Minh Hieu); and panel discussions on AI security, international cooperation, workforce development, and deep-dive workshops covering AI-first security models, vulnerability detection using large language models (LLMs), emotional intelligence in cybersecurity, and AI’s trillion-dollar strategies.

Experts highlighted that AI is transforming every industry at an unprecedented rate. However, along with this innovation potential, AI is increasingly exploited by cybercriminals as a dangerous weapon.

From deepfakes, voice cloning, and synthetic identity fraud to AI-driven phishing attacks and malware, the global cybersecurity landscape is entering a perilous new phase.

During a special panel session, experts explained how AI is shifting the balance of power in the cybercrime world, citing real-world cases and illustrating why traditional defenses are no longer adequate.

AI is no longer just an ally; it can also be an adversary. Protecting the digital world requires not only smarter technology but also smarter collaboration.

According to organizers, CyberCon Asia 2025 attracted more than 500 companies, 100 senior executives, 50 exhibitors, and 1,500 attendees from over 25 countries.

CyberCon Asia 2025 stands as a symbol of Vietnam-Japan collaboration in addressing digital security challenges, while also contributing to regional policy development, workforce training, and technological innovation.

Du Lam