Strategic collaboration for securing startup digital infrastructure
The signing ceremony took place at DISSC headquarters, attended by key representatives: Mr. Võ Đức Anh, Deputy Director of DISSC, and Ms. Phan Thị Mỹ Hậu, CEO of VNETWORK Joint Stock Company. Far from a mere memorandum, this agreement establishes a concrete action plan structured around three core pillars:
- Capacity building and ecosystem connectivity: Joint development of in-depth training programs, specialized workshops, and networking initiatives targeting government agencies, startups, incubators, universities, and the broader innovation ecosystem in Da Nang.
- Deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions: Collaborative delivery of digital infrastructure, information security, cybersecurity, digital transformation support, artificial intelligence, and additional scientific technologies to directly empower research and startup development activities.
- Event co-sponsorship and promotion: Both organizations commit to co-funding, organizing, and amplifying visibility for startup programs, from idea competitions to large-scale industry events, fostering a culture of innovation across the community.
Data security as the bedrock of a resilient startup ecosystem
As the digital economy emerges as the primary growth engine, information technology infrastructure has become the prime target for cyberattacks. According to an internal report from VNETWORK’s Comprehensive Cybersecurity Incident Response Center, DDoS attacks surged by 51% in the first half of 2025 alone, exhibiting unprecedented scale and sophistication.
Da Nang currently operates hundreds of data systems supporting scientific research, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. These represent invaluable assets yet carry significant vulnerabilities without robust safeguards. Leveraging its deep cybersecurity expertise, VNETWORK pledges to assist DISSC in implementing a multi-layered security model for the city’s Startup Information Portal and science-technology database.
This effort extends beyond immediate mitigation, aligning with a long-term vision that operationalizes Decision 569/QD-TTg on science, technology, and innovation development through 2030, with explicit emphasis on secure digital infrastructure and national information assurance.
Extending cybersecurity knowledge to the public sector
A standout component of this memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a targeted knowledge-sharing program on information security tailored for public-sector entities. The objective is to equip technical staff and administrators with enhanced capabilities to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risks, a mission-critical competency in the digital era.
Ms. Phan Thị Mỹ Hậu, CEO of VNETWORK, stated: “Government agencies hold vast amounts of valuable data. A single vulnerability can paralyze an entire system. VNETWORK aims to partner with DISSC in disseminating security expertise, enabling the public sector to proactively mitigate and manage incidents.”
Drawing from real-world resolution of thousands of incidents, VNETWORK will deliver practical insights, empowering Da Nang’s public institutions to establish internal digital defenses of institutional strength.
Supporting Da Nang’s innovative startup community
Recent figures reveal that Da Nang nurtures 172 incubation projects and 72 active startups, the vanguard driving the city’s digital economy. Yet most remain in early stages, lacking sufficient resources for comprehensive security investment.
Consequently, young companies often present low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals. Recognizing this gap, VNETWORK and DISSC will roll out personalized security consulting programs, enabling startups to adopt protection frameworks aligned with each growth phase, from ideation and MVP to scaling.
Mr. Võ Đức Anh, Deputy Director of DISSC, emphasized: “When startups are confident that their data and online services are safeguarded, they innovate boldly, expand aggressively, and attract investment more effectively.”
A data-secure startup environment is the prerequisite for uninterrupted realization of creative ideas against external threats.
Da Nang’s vision to become a regional innovation hub
The partnership between VNETWORK, a science and technology enterprise officially recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, and DISSC, the city’s flagship startup support entity, exemplifies effective public-private collaboration in building sustainable digital infrastructure.
Da Nang harbors bold aspirations:
- By 2030: Establish a synchronized data ecosystem with seamless integration among enterprises, research institutes, and the startup community.
- By 2045: Emerge as the leading regional innovation center, contributing to national objectives under Resolution 57-NQ/TW: positioning Vietnam among the top 30 countries globally in innovation and digital transformation, with the digital economy comprising 50% of GDP.
Information security serves not merely as a shield but as the foundation for Da Nang’s smart city evolution and sustainable digital economy.
VNETWORK reinforces national digital transformation security foundations
Established in 2013, VNETWORK Joint Stock Company proudly operates Vietnam’s first Comprehensive Cybersecurity Incident Response Center, leading the market in infrastructure, content delivery, and network security solutions. With over 2,300 servers hosted in premier global data centers, VNETWORK maintains a 24/7 monitoring network capable of real-time threat detection, alerting, and response.
Thousands of enterprise and large-organization websites across Vietnam and the region rely on VNETWORK services to protect their digital assets.
This strategic alliance with DISSC further underscores VNETWORK’s role in bridging public administration and technology enterprises to create a secure digital startup landscape, the cornerstone for realizing the National Strategy on Science, Technology, and Innovation Development through 2030.