On November 26, MobiFone Telecommunications and MobiFone Global organized the seminar “Physical security: trends and solutions” in Hanoi, gathering representatives from ministries, regulators, infrastructure enterprises, security consultants, and local technology providers. 

The event took place as Vietnam’s physical security challenges have become increasingly complex, especially when surveillance, access control, early warning, and operations management systems are rapidly shifting to digital platforms with interconnected data.

Speaking at the event, Nguyen Dinh Tuan, Deputy CEO of MobiFone, said that in recent years, Vietnam’s physical security systems have developed rapidly but remain fragmented. They lack lack standards, centralized management and interoperability, and have not kept up with real-time monitoring and response requirements. 

Operational optimization, data integration, and proactive risk mitigation are now essential needs. In a complex geopolitical context, security factors (cross-border, between nations, and within nations) are increasingly complicated, and technology is rapidly changing.

According to Tuan, Vietnam faces multiple security risks, with many enterprises having been attacked and extorted, while many citizens have fallen victim to online scams. “This is something that concerns us,” he said.

Data integration and proactive risk mitigation have become urgent requirements. Therefore, MobiFone identifies physical security as one of the strategic pillars in its digital telecommunications and digital transformation ecosystem.

“We are building telecommunications infrastructure and digital platforms toward forming smart security solutions ready for nationwide expansion. MobiFone will provide remote security platforms for enterprises. We commit to strong investment in modern digital infrastructure, analytics and monitoring systems, AI centers and AI factories, and security platforms. 

“Second, MobiFone will develop open interoperability standards to connect multi-system environments. Third, we will collaborate with leading global technology partners to transfer knowledge and quickly update modern security trends. Fourth, MobiFone will accompany regulators and enterprises throughout the entire project lifecycle, from surveying and design to integration. Most importantly, we aim to build a synchronized physical security ecosystem that provides practical protection for assets and people,” said Tuan.

Vu Kiem Van, CEO of MobiFone Global, said physical security is one of the company’s strategic directions in the coming period to safeguard Vietnam’s strategic infrastructure.

In the past, systems were monitored separately. For example, a building would have a standalone camera surveillance system and a separate building management system. But now, all these systems can be integrated on a centralized platform. This is an important step in reducing manpower for operations, reducing integration costs, and saving significantly on storage, maintenance, and defense against security incidents.

In the future, physical security deployment will advance further with AI-based event analysis and defense scenario development using collected data.

The representative of MobiFone Global said that its multi-layer physical security ecosystem includes: a smart edge surveillance layer; a central analytics and management layer; a unified alert and coordinated response system; and an expandable, flexible integration mechanism tailored to each organizational model.

MobiFone Global will cooperate with multiple international partners to provide a variety of solutions to the market.

At the event, representatives of global technology companies such as Seagate, I-Pro, IntelexVision, SALTO Systems, and Luna shared practical insights and updated the latest standards across specialized fields, including large-capacity dedicated storage systems, perimeter intrusion-detection sensors, edge-based analytical cameras, baggage-scanning systems, next-generation access control, and modern Gen AI technologies supporting image analysis and intelligent surveillance.

At a roundtable discussion organized by the Cybersecurity Association with the media in July 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Le Xuan Thuy, Director of the National Cybersecurity Center under A05 of the Ministry of Public Security, said: “We have observed that information systems in Vietnam, although they follow certain standards, have still been attacked over the years, from government, energy, and banking to industrial sectors. This shows that current regulations are not sufficient.”

There are two applicable groups. The first includes information systems related to national security. These are systems where, if attacked, the consequences would not only affect the managing agency but also the wider community.

Thuy gave examples such as information systems in the energy sector. If attacked, they would affect society at large and threaten energy security. If telecommunications or banking systems are attacked, the impact would be dangerous for the entire community.

The second group includes information systems of state agencies, which contain state secrets or support public service systems for society.

Thai Khang