Ahead of Apec: Information security - No one's problem

Information security is a topic that is much discussed at this official and informal meeting at SOM 3 this time. This is really a hot issue for all APEC members.

In today's information society, the convenience of electronic transaction is very clear. Just a click of the mouse, the letter or the text has reached the recipient in a moment. However, the risk of getting information stolen or in other words information gaps is not impossible. That is just one of many examples of issues related to information security when conducting transactions, including online transactions.

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director of E-Commerce Department of the Ministry of Trade said: " While electronic transactions are more and more popular, the information security issue is very important. Vietnam is interested in many issues, It has also taken into consideration the legal issues like e-commerce law, but there are still many documents that need to be issued to implement more specifically . "

This has been discussed in many seminars and conferences within and outside the SOM framework. In fact, many fluctuations in this area have shown that no economy can be subjective with information security. These discussions at SOM 3 are not simply indicative of threats to information security for APEC economies, but also to consider more feasible, more effective and inter-related solutions. More links between economies.

Mr. Colin Minihan - Australia National Science and Technology Committee stressed the linkage between economies of Apec countries: " The policy framework is the starting point for cooperation between APEC economies. We must do so so that economies understand that these policies facilitate and secure trading and trading activities in the economy, from which economies can co-ordinate. work more closely in the field of information technology security ".

An information security vulnerability can compromise the entire economy or affect other economies. For Vietnam - the latecomer in this field - is also trying to find the most reasonable direction, while some countries have achieved success are continuing to improve the policy but the solution is well art. All are aiming at closer cooperation, creating a common and consensus policy framework in the field of personal information security.