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After 18 months, NAB Vietnam’s cybersecurity team has grown from 45 initial personnel to over 130 people—one of the fastest-growing groups within NAB Vietnam. NAB Group Chief Technology Security Officer Sandro Bucchianeri said the expansion is driven by the quality of personnel and a strong culture of learning among Vietnamese staff.
Bucchianeri said Vietnam’s appeal lies in the willingness of its people to learn and adapt. While he described the local cybersecurity market as still relatively young compared with more mature markets, he framed that youth as a strength—bringing energy and fresh perspectives that can challenge older systems, including mainframe environments, with new viewpoints.
He highlighted the intellectual caliber of the team’s younger staff, citing curiosity, perseverance, and a desire to keep learning. “Our people here always ask questions to find better ways. They don’t shy away from challenges; they stay persistent toward the goal.”
For newcomers in cybersecurity, Bucchianeri emphasized that attitude and approach matter as much as technical skills. “With the right attitude, I guarantee that after just three months, they will grasp everything.”
He also pointed to continuous self-improvement, including active learning about Generative AI and describing himself as a “prompt engineer.” Bucchianeri said he practices daily discipline to sustain creativity amid a chaotic world, and that leadership begins with clarity, humility, and a passion for learning—reinforced through morning conversations with his 12-year-old son.
Bucchianeri said the team’s role is often misunderstood. Rather than focusing on gatekeeping or complex processes, he described NAB’s security engineers as an “invisible field” that protects customers so they can transact safely.
“We are the builders of the road to make the customer journey safer.” He added that success is reflected in customers’ sense of security and their lack of awareness of the behind-the-scenes systems.
He said cybersecurity at NAB extends beyond testing and defense, encompassing governance, risk management, identity protection, AI safety, and fraud prevention. Bucchianeri also described collaboration across experts from Australia, India, and Vietnam as a catalyst for innovation, noting that diverse viewpoints and working styles can open up new approaches.
In his view, relying on experience alone can limit problem-solving to a single method, while diversity supports growth. He concluded that combining global experience with Vietnam’s energy and eagerness to learn will help build an international cybersecurity talent pool for the future.
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