[COMPLIANCE ALERT] ASSUMING “SILENCE IS CONSENT” IN PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING: ENTERPRISES FACE HEFTY FINES
[COMPLIANCE ALERT] ASSUMING “SILENCE IS CONSENT” IN PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING: ENTERPRISES FACE HEFTY FINES Data protection isn’t just about preventing leaks or cyberattacks – it starts with a fundamental question: Have users truly consented to the use of their data, and how was that consent obtained? VnExpress recently reported on strict penalties for organizations that treat user silence as consent for data processing (Read the full article here). This highlights an urgent need for enterprises to maintain transparent, standardized consent logs. THE DIDOMI SOLUTION & SMARTNET’S DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES To help organizations streamline compliance, Didomi (Website: https://www.didomi.io/) offers a comprehensive Consent Management Platform (CMP): Collects and stores accurate, transparent consent history in real time. Enables customizable configuration of data subject rights, including access, review, correction, erasure, consent withdrawal, and other related permissions. Manages and controls browser trackers based on user consent choices. Supports meeting compliance requirements for personal data protection and privacy. SmartNet is the official distributor and direct deployment partner for Didomi in Vietnam. Didomi’s effectiveness has been proven through SmartNet’s successful implementation at a major bank in Vietnam – an enterprise with complex data systems and the most stringent security standards. 📲 Contact SmartNet today for expert consultation and a live demo of the Didomi
Comprehensive Database Security Control with DataSunrise (DAM)
Comprehensive Database Security Control with DataSunrise (DAM) In the digital era, data is a strategic asset for every enterprise. However, monitoring data security poses significant challenges when traditional logging systems (native logs) remain scattered, bulky, and time-consuming to analyze whenever an incident occurs. The Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solution from DataSunrise helps organizations resolve this issue completely, delivering centralized management and full control over their data infrastructure through a single pane of glass. Solving the Enterprise Data Monitoring Challenge Built-in native logging systems often consume excessive IT resources due to data being fragmented across different database management systems. Without automated analytics tools, businesses risk overlooking anomalous access behavior or unauthorized privileged escalations. DataSunrise DAM directly addresses these limitations by transforming raw log data into actionable security evidence. Core Value of DataSunrise DAM Real-Time Monitoring: Closely tracks logins, executed SQL queries, and database schema modifications as they happen. Early Risk Alerts: Leverages behavioral analytics to swiftly detect unusual access patterns and enforce strict privileged access control. Flexible Integration & Deployment: Seamlessly connects with existing SIEM/SOAR platforms and operates efficiently across Cloud, Hybrid, and On-premise environments. Deploying DataSunrise DAM with SmartNet As an official DataSunrise partner, SmartNet supports organizations throughout the entire process—from consultation and architectural design to full implementation. We empower businesses to proactively protect sensitive data assets while effortlessly meeting compliance and audit standards. 👉 Learn more about the solution: https://lnkd.in/eEA92HBK 📩 Contact SmartNet today for expert consultation and a personalized live demo.
SMARTNET x NEO4J – New Partnership, New Possibilities
SMARTNET x NEO4J – New Partnership, New Possibilities SmartNet recently welcomed representatives from Neo4j on their official working visit to Vietnam, marking the first in-person meeting between the two organizations. Held across SmartNet’s offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the sessions opened up insightful discussions on technology, market opportunities, and the immense potential for strategic collaboration in Vietnam. As data takes center stage in modern business, the real challenge isn’t just gathering and storing it—it’s understanding how it all connects. Linking isolated data points unveils fresh perspectives, helping organizations harness their information more effectively. That’s where Neo4j comes in. Through its Graph Database platform, Neo4j empowers companies to model, link, and discover relationships within their data, bringing a fresh, powerful approach to managing complex datasets. Throughout the meetings, SmartNet and Neo4j explored how Graph Database technology can empower businesses in Vietnam with practical, impact-driven solutions. This collaboration brings an exciting new dimension to SmartNet’s tech ecosystem, offering customers even greater choices to harness the power of connected data. To explore Neo4j, Graph Database technology, and its powerful use cases, visit their official website here: 👉 https://neo4j.com/ These first in-person sessions in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City lay a strong foundation for the partnership between SmartNet and Neo4j. Both teams look forward to continued collaboration, sharing expertise, and seizing new opportunities to drive market expansion together! SMARTNET x NEO4J – New Partnership, New Possibilities. 🚀
[RECAP] Offensive Security Workshop 2026 – Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Red Team Insights
On August 11, 2026, in Hanoi, SmartNet, in collaboration with Fortra, successfully hosted the Offensive Security Workshop 2026, bringing practical insights into Offensive Security, Red Team, and Cyber Resilience. 🔐 Think Like an Attacker – Strengthen Your Defense Through expert sessions and technical demonstrations, attendees explored how organizations can simulate adversary tactics, validate security weaknesses, and assess the effectiveness of their security defenses in real-world scenarios. Beyond the technical content, the workshop also provided an opportunity for cybersecurity professionals and business representatives to connect, exchange experiences, and discuss real-world challenges in implementing Offensive Security. SmartNet sincerely thanks our customers, partners, and cybersecurity professionals for joining and supporting the event. We would also like to thank Fortra for partnering with SmartNet to deliver practical and valuable insights to the business community. We look forward to seeing you again at upcoming events hosted by SmartNet & Fortra!
[WORKSHOP] Offensive Security 2026: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Red Team Insights
[WORKSHOP] Offensive Security 2026: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Red Team Insights To defend your systems effectively, you must first understand how attackers think. SmartNet, in collaboration with Fortra, cordially invites your organization to an exclusive, in-depth session: Offensive Security Workshop 2026. 📌 Event Details Date: Tuesday | August 11, 2026 Venue: Hanoi Co-hosts: SmartNet & Fortra Registration Deadline: 12:00 PM | August 10, 2026 🎯 Key Highlights Emerging Threat Trends: Stay ahead of the latest cyber attack vectors and methodologies. Practical Insights: Experience proactive defense strategies through authentic Red Team tactics. Cyber Resilience: Enhance your organization’s capability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from digital threats. 🎁 Exclusive Guest Perks Premium gift set provided by the Organizers. Networking lunch following the workshop—connect with leading industry experts and peers 👉 REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/UsJHhtky3HL3i5qc8
Optimizing Database Audit Logs: Shifting from Passive Recordkeeping to Proactive Risk Mitigation with DataSunrise
In modern IT infrastructure management, every operation or query on a database leaves critical “signals.” However, these signals only hold true value when security teams can collect, correlate, and translate them into timely actions. As a strategic partner of cybersecurity leader DataSunrise, SmartNet delivers a comprehensive database monitoring and governance solution, helping enterprises turn raw audit logs into actionable security and compliance evidence. The DataSunrise database auditing solution empowers technical and security teams to proactively track user activity, real-time SQL queries, and system authentication events. Furthermore, the platform closely monitors schema changes, privilege usage, and all access attempts to sensitive objects across heterogeneous environments. Moving far beyond passive recordkeeping, DataSunrise streamlines the auditing workflow through advanced integrated technologies. These include real-time alerts for immediate anomaly detection, flexible data export capabilities to enterprise SIEM systems, behavior analytics to evaluate potential threats, and automated reporting tools designed to meet stringent international compliance standards. Deploying database auditing solutions with DataSunrise and SmartNet yields measurable benefits for organizations. Security and compliance teams can streamline investigation times through clear data visibility, strictly enforce least-privilege policies to mitigate the risk of authority abuse, and maintain full readiness for rigorous international standards—such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX—as well as internal audits. As an official partner of DataSunrise, SmartNet is committed to accompanying organizations and enterprises in consulting, deploying, and optimizing leading data security solutions. 👉 Learn more about core database auditing principles from DataSunrise: https://lnkd.in/dpbAtpjm 💬 For expert consultation or to schedule a live demo of the DataSunrise solution, please contact the SmartNet team directly.
Zimperium Recognized as a Visionary Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for Mobile Threat Defense
Zimperium has been recognized as a Visionary Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for Mobile Threat Defense (MTD). Zimperium was also recognized for its outstanding performance in both Innovation and Growth, highlighting its continued investment in advancing mobile security technologies. This recognition not only reflects Zimperium’s commitment to innovation but also reinforces the growing importance of Mobile Threat Defense as organizations increasingly prioritize protecting mobile devices against evolving cyber threats. Why Was Zimperium Recognized? According to Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for Mobile Threat Defense, Zimperium stands out for its clear strategic vision, continuous innovation, and strong market growth. The report also highlights the company’s On-device AI threat detection capabilities, a Threat Intelligence platform powered by insights from approximately 500 million mobile devices, and a flexible deployment architecture designed to meet the security requirements of enterprises and government organizations. What This Means for Organizations Being recognized as a Visionary Leader demonstrates Zimperium’s long-term commitment to advancing the Mobile Threat Defense market. The recognition also provides organizations with valuable third-party validation when evaluating mobile security solutions, especially as attacks targeting mobile devices and applications continue to grow in both frequency and sophistication. SmartNet – Zimperium Partner in Vietnam As a Zimperium Partner in Vietnam, SmartNet works closely with organizations to deliver and implement Mobile Threat Defense solutions, helping strengthen the protection of mobile devices, applications, and business data against today’s increasingly sophisticated mobile threats.
DSPM vs. DLP: The Perfect Convergence for a Comprehensive Data Security Strategy
In the era of digital transformation and cloud computing, data has become the most valuable asset for any organization. However, managing and securing this massive volume of digital assets is a continuous challenge. To build a resilient security framework, organizations require both Visibility to uncover potential risks and Enforcement to proactively mitigate threats. This is why, in modern cybersecurity strategy, DSPM and DLP are not an “either-or” choice—they are two core pillars that complement each other. Let’s delve into how these two solutions converge to deliver a comprehensive data security ecosystem from Fortra. 1. DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) – Uncovering Data Risks If you think of your organization’s security infrastructure as a building, DSPM acts as the comprehensive surveillance system and structural blueprint. This solution helps organizations answer the fundamental question: “Where does our sensitive data reside, and who has access to it?” Core Role: Focuses on autonomous discovery and data classification, helping organizations pinpoint exactly where sensitive data is stored. How It Works: DSPM scans and maps risky access permissions, detects misconfigurations, and uncovers shadow data across the entire environment—from Cloud, SaaS, and On-premises to Hybrid Cloud. 2. DLP (Data Loss Prevention) – Preventing Timely Data Leaks Once data is located and mapped via DSPM, organizations need a mechanism to continuously monitor and control its movement. This is where DLP comes in, addressing the critical question: “Is data moving in a risky or unauthorized manner?” Core Role: Proactively prevents sensitive data from being shared, moved, or leaked outside the secure perimeter without authorization. How It Works: DLP continuously monitors data flows and enforces security policies in real-time. It comprehensively protects data at endpoints, data at rest, and data in transit. Fortra: Converging Capabilities for a Unified Security Ecosystem An intelligent security strategy never isolates its solutions. Recognizing this, Fortra unifies the deep visibility of DSPM with the robust enforcement power of DLP. This synergy provides organizations with a closed-loop, optimized protection lifecycle: fully uncovering every corner of your data footprint for proactive risk management, while instantly triggering prevention mechanisms the moment an unauthorized data movement occurs. Deep Dive Into the Solution: For expert consultation and to build a unified Fortra data security model tailored to your organization’s infrastructure, connect with us today. SmartNet – The Official Distributor of Fortra in Vietnam. Solution Details: https://byvn.net/Wk64
[Cybersecurity Update] 3 Ransomware Risks Businesses Cannot Afford to Ignore
Modern ransomware has evolved far beyond basic data encryption for extortion. Today’s threat actors deploy highly sophisticated, multi-layered tactics—combining sensitive data theft, operational disruption, and establishing long-term persistence within your network. To help organizations proactively identify and mitigate these emerging threats, SmartNet, in collaboration with our strategic partner Cybereason, highlights the top 3 critical ransomware risks challenging enterprises today. 3 Next-Gen Ransomware Risks Threatening Enterprises 1. Escalating Severity and Advanced Persistence Notorious cybercriminal groups like Qilin and Medusa have elevated their attack methodologies to unprecedented levels. They do much more than just lock your files. Today, they systematically destroy backups, paralyze core operations, exfiltrate confidential data, and threaten public exposure on the dark web to create double extortion pressure. More alarmingly, if a breach is not thoroughly remediated, attackers can leave behind backdoors, lying dormant within the system only to strike again months later. 2. Exploiting Code-Level Vulnerabilities A deeply concerning trend in recent times is the rise of software supply chain attacks targeting open-source libraries, as exemplified by the Axios NPM incidents. Malicious code is covertly injected directly into software libraries frequently trusted by developers. Once the application runs, the malware automatically triggers unauthorized system control via PowerShell. This entire process occurs completely under the radar, leaving conventional firewalls entirely blind to the threat. 3. The Tactical Misconception: “Server-Only EDR” Many enterprises heavily secure their critical servers while leaving employee workstations (endpoints) completely unprotected. This oversight inadvertently hands hackers the “perfect launchpad.” Once a single employee’s workstation is compromised, attackers can easily exploit it to move laterally across the network, gaining access to the enterprise’s core infrastructure. Battle-Tested Defense Strategies from Cybereason In the face of these complex ransomware mutations, Cybereason’s security solutions deliver a proactive and comprehensive defense framework: Unified Protection: Deploy EDR/XDR across your entire IT infrastructure—from servers to every single endpoint—eliminating critical security blind spots. Real-Time Behavioral Analytics: Powered by advanced AI technology, Cybereason detects behavioral anomalies (such as unauthorized or unusual PowerShell commands) early, neutralizing threats before malware can execute or spread. Proactive Threat Hunting: Continuous, deep-dive threat hunting to uncover and root out hidden persistence mechanisms and backdoor access planted by attackers. Build a Proactive Defense Strategy with SmartNet Cybersecurity is no longer about reacting to incidents; it is about outsmarting the threat. SmartNet is fully committed to partnering with enterprises to consult, deploy, and build robust cyber defense strategies, backed by market-leading security solutions from Cybereason. Is your business ready to withstand the next wave of cyberattacks? Contact the SmartNet expert team today for a comprehensive security assessment and tailored consultation.
CSPM vs. DSPM: Two Security Postures – One Comprehensive Strategy
As organizations accelerate their digital transformation and migrate data to the cloud, the question is no longer just how to protect the system, but how to secure both the underlying infrastructure and the vital data within. In the quest for cloud security solutions, many enterprises tend to pit CSPM and DSPM against each other. However, these are not competing alternatives; rather, they are complementary pieces of a holistic security strategy. CSPM Protects the Infrastructure, DSPM Secures the Data Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) focuses on monitoring and hardening the security posture of your cloud environments. It empowers organizations to proactively detect misconfigurations, policy drifts, access control risks, and compliance gaps before they can be exploited as attack vectors. Meanwhile, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) places data at the center of its universe. DSPM provides clear visibility into what data exists, where it is stored, who has access to it, and whether it is exposed to risk. In short, if CSPM secures the “house,” DSPM locks down the valuables inside. Why Do Enterprises Need Both? According to the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), vulnerability exploitation and system misconfigurations now account for 31% of all data breaches. This staggering statistic highlights that managing infrastructure security posture is an absolute must for any cloud-driven business. However, even if a vulnerability or misconfiguration is exploited, it is equally critical to know exactly what data is impacted and what the potential blast radius looks like. This is where DSPM shines. While CSPM identifies where the risks lie, DSPM defines the value of what is at stake. By unifying the two, organizations can intelligently prioritize the most critical threats instead of drowning in a sea of isolated alerts. Eliminating Blind Spots in Cloud Security In today’s modern cloud ecosystem, focusing solely on infrastructure or strictly on data leaves dangerous gaps in your defense. CSPM and DSPM offer symbiotic perspectives, giving security teams full visibility into both the attack surface and the ultimate impact on business-critical data. Through Fortra’s cutting-edge solutions, SmartNet empowers organizations to build a comprehensive cloud security strategy that seamlessly integrates infrastructure posture management with deep data protection. This is the ultimate approach to mitigating risks, ensuring robust compliance, and safeguarding digital assets against increasingly sophisticated threats. CSPM and DSPM are not an “either-or” choice. They are the two essential pillars required to achieve total control over your cloud environment and your data.
