Strengthening Cybersecurity Capacity in Laos: Public–Private Collaboration in Action

On July 4, 2025, GDMS had the honour of participating in a technical seminar hosted by the Department of Cybersecurity (ກຄຊ) and the Department of Digital Technology (ກຕດ) under the Ministry of Technology and Communications of Lao PDR.

The event, held at the Ministry’s conference hall in Vientiane, brought together government officials, cybersecurity practitioners, and private sector stakeholders to explore two key topics:

• Digital technology permission management systems

• Practical techniques for secure use of ICT in public and private environments

Context: A National Focus on Cybersecurity

This seminar followed shortly after the review of the draft Law on Cybersecurity by the Lao National Assembly during its 9th Ordinary Session on June 23, 2025. According to the Lao News Agency (KPL report), the proposed legislation aims to:

• Protect critical information infrastructure and personal data

• Strengthen national and regional cybersecurity cooperation

• Define licensing and technical requirements for cybersecurity service providers

The draft law highlights the importance of local capacity, qualified personnel, and modern facilities—priorities echoed throughout the seminar.

GDMS Presentation: Practical Cybersecurity for Laos

As part of the agenda, GDMS was invited to share practical insights on cybersecurity services for government and enterprise users. Our CTO, Mathieu Ploton (CISSP, CISM), delivered a focused presentation on:

• Raising cybersecurity awareness among staff and users

• Running simulation-based training (e.g., phishing, response drills)

• Securing systems through hardened configurations and monitoring

• Structuring effective incident response processes and escalation paths

These approaches are designed to help organizations in Laos meet evolving threats while supporting operational resilience and regulatory readiness.

The Importance of Public–Private Collaboration

With cybersecurity risks growing and resources still limited, the seminar reinforced the value of collaboration between public institutions and private providers.

Key takeaways included:

• The need for shared responsibility in securing national digital infrastructure

• The importance of capacity building and knowledge transfer

• The alignment of private services with national priorities such as sovereignty and resilience

GDMS remains committed to supporting the Ministry’s efforts and contributing to a safer digital environment in Laos.

About GDMS Cybersecurity Services

GDMS offers a range of cybersecurity services tailored to the needs of organizations in Laos and the broader region, including:

• Security monitoring and SIEM integration

• Awareness campaigns and continuous phishing simulations

• Compliance support (ISO 27001, local regulations)

• Incident response planning and managed services

• Firewall and network perimeter security

Learn more about our offerings at www.global-dms.com

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the Ministry of Technology and Communications, the Department of Cybersecurity, the Department of Digital Technology, and all participants for fostering an open, constructive dialogue on the future of cybersecurity in Laos.

For more information or to request a copy of the presentation, please contact our team.

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