Nontraditional Security
Researching next-generation security threats — from cyberspace and the digital economy to climate change — and building comprehensive governance and response capabilities for Vietnam.
Overview
Nontraditional security (NTS) is HSB's flagship research domain, focusing on emerging security challenges beyond conventional military and defense frameworks. The Institute for Nontraditional Security (INS) — VNU's first interdisciplinary public research institution in this field — was established in 2019 and elevated to institute status in 2022, leading scientific research, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
NTS research at HSB spans cybersecurity, digital economic security, environmental security, urban security, maritime security, aviation security, traffic safety management, crime prevention, and disaster mitigation — all supporting Vietnam's sustainable development goals.
Key Research Topics
Cybersecurity
Cyber defense research, protecting national digital infrastructure, and building cybersecurity capacity for government officials and organizations.
Digital Economic Security
Safeguarding the digital economy for socio-economic development, e-commerce, and digital business models amid rapid digital transformation.
Environmental Security
Water, energy, and natural resource security, sustainable transition in heavy industry and mining sectors.
Urban Security Governance
Traffic safety, school security, crime prevention, and disaster risk management in modern urban environments.
Maritime & Aviation Security
Supply chain protection, port and border security, and civil aviation security in the context of international integration.
AI & Fintech
Applying artificial intelligence and financial technology to security risk management and developing digital business models.
Related Programs
Research Publications
Enhancing water security: assessing technology operation capabilities in clean water facilities using MCDM approach
Cogent Engineering, 2026
Quantifying typhoon track curvature: Introducing the Normalized Difference Sinuosity Index
Global and Planetary Change, 2026
Towards Sectoral System of Innovation: Case Study of Renewable Energy in Vietnam
Science, Technology and Society, 2026
Research Projects
Research on the proposal of solutions to ensure water security for the sustainable development of Hanoi
Prof.Dr. Hoang Dinh Phi
Period: 2019 - 2023
VNU (Project code: QG.19.60)
Research and propoal of solutions for technology security management in automated environmental monitoring in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province
Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan
Period: 2020 - 2024
VNU (Project code: QG.20.71)
Research on theoretical and practical foundations and proposal of solutions for water security risk management in the Da river from a non-traiditonal security managemrnt approach
Prof.Dr. Hoang Dinh Phi
Period: 2025 - 2028
Nafosted (Project code: KC.14.09/21-30)