SIM IMPACT 2025 Science and Technology conference
SIM IMPACT 2025 is a national academic conference within the Innovation, Management, Policy and Applied Conference on Transformation series, organized periodically by the Faculty of Industrial Management at HCMUT. This year’s event was held as part of the 19th HCMUT Science and Technology Conference and also marked the 35th anniversary of the Faculty of Industrial Management (1990–2025).
The program welcomed nearly 400 participants and received highly positive feedback, reaffirming its strong academic value and practical relevance in the context of digital transformation and sustainable development. The conference focused on two main tracks:
Academic session
The academic track featured 30 presentations of research findings from scholars, researchers, and educators. These works presented a multifaceted view of business management, hospital management, operations management, and supply chain management. A key highlight was that the topics went beyond theoretical discussion, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability, especially as the business environment undergoes rapid change driven by digitalization and the growing demand for sustainability.
Industry session
While the academic track provides the foundation of knowledge and methodologies, the industry track plays a critical role in translating that knowledge into practical deployment experience, operational lessons learned, and actionable recommendations. Discussions centered on digital transformation in governance, business model innovation, operational efficiency optimization, and the integration of sustainability into supply chain and logistics management. More importantly, the session fostered two-way knowledge exchange: helping academia better understand real-world needs and enabling businesses to access more systematic research perspectives.
VNETWORK at the “Building competitive capabilities in the digital era” forum
During the “Building Competitive Capabilities in the Digital Era” forum, Ms. Phan Thi My Hau spoke as a corporate representative and a voice from the front line of digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud computing implementation. With more than 15 years of deep involvement in the technology sector and as the leader of VNETWORK – a pioneering company in digital infrastructure, network security, and cloud computing – she currently supports protective solutions for over 2,000 enterprises both domestically and internationally.
In an era of accelerated digital transformation, digital platforms have become the backbone of operations, customer experience, and market expansion capabilities. As this dependency intensifies, cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical department concern; it has evolved into a direct determinant of competitive advantage, brand reputation, and business continuity. Against this backdrop, Ms. Phan Thi My Hau’s presentation focused on a strategically critical topic: building business resilience in the face of emerging AI-driven threats.
Building business resilience against AI-Powered Threats in the Digital Age
Ms. Phan Thi My Hau began her talk with a clear observation: AI is accelerating enterprise productivity, optimizing operations, and enabling more data-driven decision-making. However, these benefits come with new risks, particularly internal threats related to data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Her core message throughout the presentation was that organizations must adopt AI in a controlled and disciplined manner to capture its full value while maintaining strong information security and operational integrity.
Another key highlight was the rapid advancement of Generative AI and the unprecedented level of automation it enables. When AI can generate thousands of attack scenarios in a matter of seconds, the cybersecurity landscape changes dramatically in both scale and speed. Statistics show that 87% of organizations globally experienced AI-assisted cyberattacks in 2025. In Vietnam alone, 52% of enterprises reported being targeted by AI-enhanced cyber threats. In an environment where adversaries are also leveraging AI to accelerate their campaigns, traditional defensive models are increasingly revealing their limitations and can no longer provide sustainable protection on their own.
From this foundation, Ms. Hau introduced the central shift in mindset that organizations must embrace: moving from “building an impenetrable fortress” to “achieving safety in a chaotic world.” Instead of attempting to block every possible risk, priority should be given to maintaining business operations, minimizing disruption, responding rapidly, and recovering robustly when incidents occur. In this context, she posed several critical governance questions that business leaders must proactively answer:
- Will critical systems remain operational under attack?
- How long will recovery take?
- To what extent are data and customers truly protected?
- How does cybersecurity directly contribute to competitive advantage?
To provide a practical framework, Ms. Phan Thi My Hau introduced the AI-Driven Cyber Resilience model, structured around a governance lifecycle inspired by the framework proposed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This model defines resilience as a continuous cycle comprising six core pillars: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
Spreading knowledge and committing to support the Academic and Business community
Through this forum, VNETWORK reaffirmed its commitment not only to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, but also to sharing implementation experience, strategic perspectives, and governance recommendations that help organizations strengthen their competitive position in the digital landscape.
In an era where AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and serious challenges, cyber resilience has become an integral component of modern governance capability. Participating in knowledge-sharing platforms that bridge academia and industry, such as SIM IMPACT, is how VNETWORK contributes to the dissemination of expertise, fosters meaningful collaboration, and supports the business community in pursuing sustainable growth in the digital age.