On September 29, 2026, the National Economics University organized the 2026 Conference on Training for State Secret Protection, aimed at updating new regulations and operational procedures; enhancing awareness, skills, and risk prevention capabilities for staff and personnel during task execution, especially in the context of digital transformation and the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

Conference Overview

The conference was held at the National Economics University, focusing on issues directly related to state secret protection at higher education institutions, from regulatory systems, operational forms to the processing of documents, electronic documents, and ensuring information security in the digital environment.

Participants in the Conference included: Assoc. Prof. Dr., Lieutenant Colonel Ha Quang Huy – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Basic Operations, Academy of Security Engineering and Technology – Presenter; Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Ngoc Trinh – Education Team, Department of Internal Political Security (PA03), Hanoi Police Department.

Representing the National Economics University were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Director of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Deputy Director of the University; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy Director of the University; along with representatives of the leadership of Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, and Centers affiliated with the University, and staff in charge of state secret protection at the unit.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy Director of the University speaking

In his speech at the Conference, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy Director of the National Economics University emphasized that protecting state secrets is not the sole responsibility of a specific division or a few assigned personnel, but is the responsibility of the entire system and each individual during task execution. For the National Economics University, this requirement is even more critical as academic programs, academic research, policy consulting, management, and international collaboration activities are frequently associated with the creation, reception, and processing of large volumes of information, data, and documents.

“The stronger the digital transformation, the stricter the confidentiality discipline must be; the wider the application of AI, the higher the responsibility to protect information,” Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh emphasized, while also urging each unit and staff member to shift from a reactive mindset of incident handling to proactively identifying and managing risks; to execute tasks with the right authority, right process, right people, right purpose, and right environment, gradually making state secret protection a part of the responsibility culture and management culture at the National Economics University.

The Deputy Director of the University also acknowledged and expressed gratitude for the attention, guidance, and support from the Internal Political Security Division – Hanoi City Police (PA03) in the work of protecting state secrets at the National Economics University; at the same time, expressed the desire to continue receiving cooperation and support in the future.

Assoc. Prof. Dr., Lieutenant Colonel Ha Quang Huy – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Basic Operations, Academy of Security Engineering and Technology presented the training content

At the Conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Lieutenant Colonel Ha Quang Huy – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Basic Operations, Academy of Security Engineering and Technology presented the training content, focusing on new regulations and operational procedures in the work of protecting state secrets. The topics ranged from determining the level of confidentiality, copying, receiving and delivering documents, managing meetings with state secret content, assigning responsibilities to the process of handling incoming and outgoing documents; thereby helping staff to fully recognize the stages that need to be adhered to during task execution.

One of the key topics at the Conference was the operational requirements in managing and handling electronic documents containing state secrets. The speaker clarified each stage from creation, issuance, receipt to retrieval, extension, adjustment of confidentiality level, and the use of electronic confidentiality markers on the digital document management system. Additionally, the regulations on copying, authority to permit copying, and destruction of state secret documents were specifically discussed, helping staff from various units to grasp the process and implement it consistently in practical work.

Notably, the content of protecting state secrets on digital platforms and the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) were addressed in connection with the practical activities of higher education institutions. Assoc. Prof. Dr., Lieutenant Colonel Ha Quang Huy discussed the risk of information leakage when using public AI tools, social networks, and online translation platforms; at the same time, he mentioned the requirements for ensuring information security in examinations, admissions, personnel, and international collaboration.

Through practical situations and issues, the Conference allocated time for staff from various units to exchange and resolve concerns related to exam procedures, admissions, handling incoming and outgoing documents, and international collaboration. The exchange activities helped place the regulations on protecting state secrets in specific situations, thereby assisting staff in identifying risks and correctly applying procedures during task execution.

Delegates attending the Conference

The training conference contributed to updating knowledge, unifying awareness, and methods of implementing the work of protecting state secrets throughout the University. In the context of increasingly digitalized governance, education, and research activities, enhancing the sense of responsibility, adhering to procedures, and proactively preventing information security risks is a necessary requirement for each staff member and official, thereby contributing to ensuring safety in the operations of the National Economics University.

Dr. Bui Kien Trung – Deputy Head of the General Affairs Department hosted the program at the Conference

Article and photos: Communication Department