Stringent evaluation process

This certification was awarded after a thorough evaluation by the Ministry of Information and Communications, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense. 

The Level 4 standards ensure continuous operation and service provision for state customers, supporting the development of e-government and digital government initiatives with a mandate for 24/7 uptime and no unplanned downtime.

The Level 4 CMC Telecom Data Center system is certified to ensure it can serve users with huge scale and specific needs, particularly organizations in the Finance, Banking, and E-commerce sectors.

High-level requirements

To achieve Level 4 status, the data center underwent rigorous assessments in three key areas:

1. Hardware Infrastructure: Ensuring uninterrupted 24/7/365 operations.

2. Comprehensive Monitoring Policies: Enforcing strict operational controls.

3. International Standard Management and Information Security Software: Implementing globally recognized security measures.

These evaluations were based on several legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Law on Cyber Information Security dated November 19, 2015; Government Decree No. 85/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, on ensuring the safety of information systems by level; Circular No. 12/2022/TT-BTTTT dated August 12, 2022, and National Standard TCVN 11930:2017 on Information Technology – Security techniques – Basic requirements for information system security by level.

State-of-the-art facility

Inaugurated in August 2022, CMC Data Center Tan Thuan represents a significant investment of 1,500 billion VND by CMC Corporation. 

It is recognized as the most secure and modern data center in Vietnam, being the first to achieve Uptime Tier III certification for both Design and Facility, and holding TVRA risk prevention and PCI DSS certifications for financial and banking organizations.

Robust security measures

To meet Level 4 standards, CMC Telecom has demonstrated comprehensive security measures across various domains, including:

• Network Security

• Server and Application Security

• Data Security Management

• Endpoint Security

• Malware Prevention

• End-User Security

• End-of-Operation, Exploitation, and Disposal

The data center is managed by CMC Telecom’s Comprehensive Operations Center (COC), staffed by a dedicated security team of over 50 personnel. 

The COC operates a robust model encompassing Data Center, Cloud, Network, Security, and Managed Services, ensuring round-the-clock protection and management of customer data.

Contributing to national digital transformation

With the Level 4 certification, CMC Telecom’s Data Center is poised to significantly contribute to Vietnam's digital transformation efforts, particularly in developing e-government and digital government services. 

This achievement supports Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional digital hub, enhancing the nation’s stature in the global digital economy.

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