Thailand braces for high-impact threats
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) remains on alert for major cyber-attacks in Thailand and is coordinating with the National Security Council (NSC) to share threat intelligence and risk assessments, while urging critical infrastructure operators to address vulnerabilities and strengthen access controls.
Thailand remains vigilant against potential high-impact cyber threats, working closely with the National Security Council (NSC) to enhance preparedness. The NSC has scheduled a meeting to address risks across five key areas, including cybersecurity, infectious diseases, terrorism, energy and food security. A suspected cyber-attack on grocery stores in Europe has raised concerns about broader food supply chain disruptions.
While the likelihood of a state-sponsored cyber-attack remains relatively low, Thailand anticipates severe disruptions, particularly to telecoms, energy and government systems. Maj Gen Teerawut Wittayakorn, deputy and acting secretary-general of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), highlights the importance of addressing vulnerabilities in legacy systems and implementing multi-factor authentication to bolster security.
The agency is also advising critical infrastructure operators to adopt MFA to mitigate unauthorized access risks. Despite the relatively low probability of a state-sponsored cyber-attack, Thailand must prepare for potentially severe consequences, such as the impact of undersea communications cable cuts. The NCSA is actively collaborating with relevant sectors to monitor suspicious activities and conduct national cyber-exercises to ensure readiness.
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