Introduction

Cambodia’s rapid digital transformation has brought both opportunities and cybersecurity challenges. As internet penetration grows to over 50% of the population and mobile money services expand, the attack surface for cyber threats has increased significantly.

Current Threats

  1. Phishing Attacks: Targeting banking and financial services
  2. Ransomware: Affecting SMEs with limited security budgets
  3. Data Breaches: From inadequately secured government and business systems

Regulatory Framework

  • Cambodia’s draft Cybersecurity Law (expected 2025)
  • ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy
  • National Internet Gateway implications

Recommendations

  1. Public-private partnerships for threat intelligence sharing
  2. Capacity building through cybersecurity education
  3. Adoption of international security standards

Conclusion

While challenges remain, Cambodia’s growing tech sector presents opportunities to build a more secure digital ecosystem from the ground up.