Cybersecurity Periodic Table: A comprehensive map of threats, tools, and security solutions for enterprises 2026
- marcom-vn
- Dec 10, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
In the volatile digital world, Cybersecurity is no longer a "nice-to-have" option, but a vital element for survival. In 2024 alone, estimated damages from online fraud and cyberattacks in Vietnam reached nearly 20,000 billion VND?
Many enterprises often feel overwhelmed by thousands of terms: Ransomware, Phishing, SOC 24/7, ISO 27001...
This article will decode this periodic table from a risk management perspective, helping enterprises identify which element is missing so as not to become the next victim among the over 659,000 cyberattacks recorded last year.
Threats and Vulnerabilities
The Red (Threats) and Orange (Vulnerabilities) elements in the Cybersecurity Periodic Table are what keep CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) up at night.
The Most Dangerous "Elements"
RW (Ransomware): Malicious software demanding ransom. In 2024, Vietnam had over 155,600 computers attacked by Ransomware. When data is encrypted, the enterprise not only loses ransom money but also loses credibility with customers.
PH (Phishing): Deceptive attack. This is the shortest path for hackers to penetrate the system through employee carelessness.
US (Unpatched Software - Phần mềm chưa vá lỗi): A common but fatal vulnerability. If the enterprise does not update patches (Patch Management - PM), the system will be like a house with wide-open windows.
The Reality: Most SME businesses in Vietnam often think "we are too small to be attacked." However, 46.15% of organizations in Vietnam were subjected to a cyberattack at least once in 2024. Hackers spare no one; they use AI to scan widely and attack wherever a vulnerability is found.
Tools and Defensive Measures
To combat the above threats, the enterprise needs a combination of Tools (Green) and Defensive Measures (Yellow).
FL (Firewall) & EP (Encryption): The basic shield layer. A firewall helps prevent unauthorized access, while encryption ensures your data is useless if stolen.
ST (Snort) & WS (Wireshark): Network packet monitoring and analysis tools, helping detect anomalies before they turn into major incidents.
SB (Sandboxing): An isolated environment to check suspicious files without harming the main system.
However, buying tools is not enough. You need people to operate them. That is why IT Support Services and system administration play a crucial role in maintaining the "health" of these tools.
Frameworks and Operations
The Blue (Frameworks) and Purple (Concepts) groups represent strategic thinking.
IS (ISO/IEC 27001) & GD (GDPR): This is not just a certificate to "hang on the wall." Compliance with these standards helps the enterprise build professional security procedures, which is especially important as Vietnam is tightening regulations on personal data protection.
IR (Incident Response): The action plan when attacked. The slower the reaction time, the greater the damage.
TI (Threat Intelligence): Knowing your enemy. Knowing the enemy and knowing yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. Updating information on the hacker groups (APT) operating in Vietnam is extremely necessary.
Roles
The Black group at the end of the Cybersecurity Periodic Table reminds the enterprise: No matter how modern the technology, it is meaningless without people.
From CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) to SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center Analyst), each position is an integral link.
However, cybersecurity personnel in Vietnam are severely lacking. Building a full in-house team with all these roles is a huge cost burden for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Comprehensive Solutions from IPSIP Vietnam: Turning the "Cybersecurity Periodic Table" into Action
Instead of struggling to piece together each separate element in the periodic table, IPSIP Vietnam provides a full-service ecosystem, helping enterprises optimize costs and resources:
Connected to: Threats (Red), Concepts (Purple), Roles (Black).
Solution: A 24/7/365 expert team on standby, using advanced SIEM/SOAR technologies to detect and prevent cyberattacks from the very beginning.
Benefit: Reduces incident detection time by 90%, protecting digital assets against Ransomware and APT attacks.
Connected to: Defensive Measures (Yellow), Tools (Green).
Solution: Monitoring network infrastructure health, ensuring the system always operates at maximum Uptime.
Benefit: Ensures business continuity, handles network congestion or system errors before your customers notice.
c. IT Support & Cloud Services
Connected to: Vulnerabilities (Orange).
Solution: Patch Management, end-user support, and secure digital transformation to the Cloud.
Benefit: Eliminates worries about "Unpatched Software" (US), helping enterprises focus entirely on their core business.
The Cybersecurity Periodic Table is a powerful reminder: Security is an ecosystem, not a single product. In the context where Vietnam is becoming a hotspot for cybercrime with annual damages reaching tens of thousands of billion VND, complacency is the biggest vulnerability.
👉 Contact IPSIP Vietnam now for tailored SOC/NOC and Cybersecurity solutions for your business model.
References:
Government Portal: Estimated damages from online fraud reached 18,900 billion VND in 2024
Thanh Tra Magazine: Detecting over 125,000 fraudulent websites, damages reaching up to nearly 20,000 billion VND
Vietnam Economic Times (VnEconomy): Over 46% of Vietnamese agencies, enterprises were targeted by cyberattacks in 2024
Information Security Magazine: In 2024: Over 46% of Vietnamese organizations, enterprises were targeted by cyberattacks
Sai Gon Tiep Thi Newspaper: Over 659,000 cyberattacks targeted Vietnamese enterprises
Lao Cai Provincial Portal: Over 155,600 computers in Vietnam attacked by ransomware
Mekong ASEAN: Bkav: Over 155,600 computers in Vietnam infected with ransom malware
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