Phnom Penh: The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, organized Digital Security Day 2026 at the Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, focusing on the theme “Strengthening Digital Security Resilience in the Banking and Finance Sector in Cambodia.” The forum brought together approximately 500 participants, including senior government officials, regulators, cybersecurity experts, law enforcement agencies, banking and financial institutions, technology companies, and stakeholders.
The rapid increase in digital transactions can also increase the risk of system disruption and attacks, said Rath Sophon, president of the Cambodian Banking Association. Cybercrime, fraud/scams, technology crimes, and data breaches. These incidents can cause direct financial losses, but what has the biggest impact is trust. Therefore, digital security is not just a technology issue, but is the responsibility of the board, leadership, management and staff of all levels of institutions.
Lieutenant General Chea Pov, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Cambodian National Police, highlighted the importance of close cooperation between law enforcement agencies, regulators, financial institutions, technology partners and the public to prevent, detect and respond to cybercrime.
Mr. Lon Sam Ol, Deputy Director General of Supervision and representing Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, affirmed the National Bank of Cambodia’s continued strong commitment to strict regulatory oversight and high attention to stability. The strength and resilience of the banking system.
Mr. Sam Ol said that in response to new developments in technology, in early 2026, the National Bank of Cambodia issued the Guidelines on Technology and Cyber Risk Management for Banking and Financial Institutions, abbreviated as TCRMG 2026, which updated the old Guidelines on Technology Risk Management. (TRMG) 2019.
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