Cybersecurity Landscape in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities
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 Phishing Attacks: Targeting banking and financial services Ransomware: Affecting SMEs with limited security budgets 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 Public-private partnerships for threat intelligence sharing Capacity building through cybersecurity education 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. ...