For the first time, a Vietnamese cybersecurity director was named CSO30 ASEAN and CIO100 ASEAN.

DNHN - Vietnam's only representative on the list of CSO30 ASEAN (top 30 ASEAN cybersecurity directors) is Mr. Tran Phu Nghia, the CIO of Novaland Group and CISO of Nova Group, which was released recently from Singapore.

According to data from the CSO30 ASEAN (Top 30 ASEAN Cyber Security Directors) list that was just revealed in Singapore, Mr. Tran Phu Nghia, the cyber security director of a Ho Chi Minh City-based real estate company, has been recognized and is the only representative from Vietnam.

It is noteworthy that a Vietnamese person has never before received recognition in this category.

Mr. Tran Phu Nghia is not only on the CSO30 list but also on the ASEAN CIO100 list, which ranks and recognizes 100 senior managers in the digital and technology industry. The focus of this award is leadership and innovation in the technology industry.

Mr. Tran Phu Nghia is well-known in the cybersecurity community as a speaker who has addressed forums hosted by big tech companies like IBM and Palo Alto. He also frequently teaches security-related courses. cybersecurity in industries like information technology and banking.

The ASEAN region and Hong Kong, which has developed into a significant hub for technology and cybersecurity experts in the area over time, are recognized for their outstanding cyber security directors with the CSO30 Awards. The award is intended to support individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the business sector, shown leadership, and sparked rapid change in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

The criteria for the award place a strong emphasis on senior cybersecurity leaders' future vision and a governance framework designed to address the growing complexity of cybersecurity attacks.

Leaders in cybersecurity from markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia have nominated numerous candidates to CSO30 ASEAN this year. Within their organizations, nominated leaders assume roles at the national, regional, and worldwide levels. A few of them work in the field of business cybersecurity as well.

The assessment of candidates was based on the introduction of cybersecurity initiatives during the previous two years, which have revolutionized the way businesses safeguard their data.

They are also assessed according to how well they cooperate and exert influence over stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity and resilience within the company. The judges also took into account the directors' contributions to the cybersecurity community outside of the company.

Originally introduced in 2019 as the CIO50 ASEAN awards, the program has grown to include 75 awards by 2021 to honor the many exceptional submissions and highlight best practice examples. the highest conversion rate in all local markets and industries. The CIO100 ASEAN awards were created in 2022 and continued in 2023 with the addition of 25 new awards.

This year's awards include the coveted CIO100 List in addition to the Next CIO Award, which recognizes an up-and-coming IT leader aspiring to the position of CIO.

The Team of the Year awards, which were first presented in 2022, are an addition to individual recognition. This year's awards season also features new categories for Innovation, Customer Value, Talent, Culture, and Sustainability.

With teams and technology leaders from Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, participating in CIO100 ASEAN in 2023, the region's participation grew.

Lam Anh