Cellcard was proud to be the Exclusive Platinum Annual Sponsor of the International Business Chamber of Cambodia (IBC) and a co-host of “Cyber Risks & Resilience: Safeguarding Cambodia’s Future,” bringing together public and private sector leaders to address the growing threat of cybercrime and explore collaborative solutions for national digital protection. The event was held on Thursday, 27th March 2025, at Rosewood Phnom Penh.

The event featured keynote presentations from Mr. Kim Ann, Deputy Director of the Department of ICT Security at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC), and Mr. Simon Perkins, ICT Division CEO at Cellcard (CamGSM). Together, we outlined both regulatory frameworks and enterprise-level strategies to protect Cambodia’s digital infrastructure, businesses, and consumers.

Cellcard Targets Business Risks with Practical, Scalable Solutions

In his presentation titled “How Telcos Help Fight Against Scammers”, Mr. Simon Perkins detailed a range of digital threats increasingly targeting Cambodia’s enterprise landscape, including fake base transceiver stations (BTS) popular social messenger account hijackings, AI-powered phishing attacks, and deepfake voice manipulation.

Mr. Simon emphasized that as cyber risks grow more sophisticated, so must business responses. “The private sector cannot afford to be reactive anymore. Our solutions are built to detect, prevent, and mitigate attacks before they disrupt business operations,” he said.

To support business customers, Cellcard now offers a comprehensive cybersecurity suite including:

• DDoS Protection: Local and global mitigation via low-latency scrubbing centers in Phnom Penh along with global scrubbing network.
• Network & Endpoint Security: Tailored firewall systems, traffic segmentation, and AI-powered monitoring to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Scam & Fraud Detection: AI adoption to detect zero-day vulnerabilities, prevent unauthorized account access, and identify suspicious activity in real-time.
• Business Continuity Infrastructure: Certified data center services and redundant networking to reduce downtime and support disaster recovery planning.
• Staff Training & Awareness Programs: Internal education modules for teams to identify phishing attempts, malware, and impersonation attacks.

Cellcard also highlighted its recent participation in the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, enhancing mobile security and digital ID authentication—key pillars for Cambodia’s growing fintech, e-commerce, and SME sectors.

“We are empowering businesses of all sizes to strengthen their digital foundations—whether through infrastructure upgrades, data protection or mobile-based security,” Simon added.

MPTC Reinforces National and Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration

The event also spotlighted Cambodia’s regulatory and regional cybersecurity efforts, with Mr. Kim Ann of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications presenting the “ASEAN Cybersecurity Landscape.”

He noted that the average cost of a data breach in ASEAN rose to USD 3.23 million in 2024, with financial services and industrial sectors being prime targets. Common attack vectors included phishing, business email compromise, and zero-day exploits.

In response, the Ministry and ASEAN region has advanced several national and regional initiatives, including:

• CAMCERT (Computer Emergency Response Team): Handling cybersecurity incidents nationwide.
• Digital Security Committee: Coordinating inter-ministerial response to digital threats, with units across MPTC, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• ASEAN Frameworks: Supporting harmonized standards through the ASEAN Data Management Framework, AI Governance Guidelines, and the Anti-Online Scam Working Group (WG-AS).

“These partnerships are not only building our defensive capabilities, but ensuring Cambodia’s digital economy can integrate securely with regional and global systems,” Kim said.

A Clear Call for Public-Private Collaboration

The IBC-hosted seminar reinforced the urgency for collaboration between the private sector, telecommunications providers, and regulators. Cellcard’s role in supporting digital resilience—from core infrastructure to frontline employee awareness—complements broader national efforts to position Cambodia as a secure and competitive digital hub in Southeast Asia.

With rising threats and increased regulatory attention, Cambodian businesses are encouraged to take proactive steps in strengthening their cybersecurity posture. Cellcard’s enterprise team can offer tailored solutions across sectors.

For inquiries or enterprise consultations, please contact:
📞 012 999 712
📧 business@cellcard.com.kh