Vietnam Police Officers Earn IT Degrees to Boost Digital Governance

The Ministry of Public Security's Department of Administrative Security (C06) has achieved a significant milestone with 52 officers graduating with a second bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the prestigious Hanoi University of Science and Technology. This graduation ceremony marks the successful completion of a program designed to bolster the IT capabilities within the police force, directly supporting the government's ambitious agenda for a digital nation.

Launched in February 2024, this initiative underscores Vietnam's commitment to leveraging technology for governance and societal advancement. The training equips officers with advanced knowledge in areas like data science, artificial intelligence, and information security, essential for implementing Government Project 06. This project focuses on developing applications for citizen data, electronic identification, and authentication, aiming to streamline services and enhance national security.

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I highly appreciate the learning spirit of the trainees. The comrades have strived to simultaneously complete two tasks: ensuring professional work, being ready to fight at their units, and diligently studying specialized knowledge in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and information security.

As highlighted by Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phong Dien, Deputy Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, this collaboration is a testament to the effective partnership between academia and law enforcement. He emphasized that a highly skilled IT workforce is fundamental to managing sophisticated technological infrastructure and realizing the practical benefits of Project 06 for citizens and businesses. The program addresses the need for up-to-date expertise, as many officers were trained in earlier eras and may not have had exposure to modern solutions like electronic identification or chip-embedded citizen cards.

Major General Vu Van Tan, Director of C06, expressed profound gratitude to the university and its faculty for their dedication. He acknowledged the officers' remarkable ability to balance demanding professional duties with intensive academic study. This dual commitment is vital, as these officers are at the forefront of managing critical national databases, directly contributing to the nation's digital transformation and security objectives. The successful completion of this program ensures a ready and capable workforce for the future.

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The entire class of second-degree trainees are all cadres and soldiers working in units managing the national population database - one of the most critical information systems of the nation, linked to Project 06 of the Government.