Long criticized for its shortcomings in effectively tackling cyber threats, the cybersecurity industry is experiencing a paradigm shift. Leading thinkers in the field of security strategy are now broaching discussions about mechanisms to hold cyber criminals accountable, as cyberattacks increasingly pose a risk to international security. “What we found is that norms are insufficient,” declared […]

On Tuesday, a high-ranking South Korean official emphasized the crucial need for allied nations to collaborate in the fight against malicious actors in cyberspace. During his welcoming address at the 8th International Conference on Building Global Cyberspace Peace Regime (GCPR), Kim Kyou-hyun, the director of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), underscored the urgent necessity […]

A senior South Korean government official is in London this week, seeking to strengthen cyber collaboration between South Korea and the United Kingdom. In a press release issued on Monday, South Korea’s presidential office disclosed that Lim Jong-deuk, the country’s second deputy national security adviser, will be in the UK from September 11 to 16. […]

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The South Korean government is making strides to boost the country’s standing in the global cybersecurity landscape, announcing plans to nurture its first high-value cybersecurity startup. “Starting next year through 2027, we’ll allocate 130 billion won ($97 million) to fund the initiative,” said Hong Jin-bae, the deputy minister of the Office of Network Policy at […]

Last week, over 600 international researchers convened on an island south of the Korean Peninsula to discuss the latest advancements in cybersecurity. The three-day conference covered a range of topics, including artificial intelligence security and post-quantum computing (PQC). Won Yoo-jae, the general chair of the World Conference on Information Security Applications (WISA) and the president […]

Experts in foreign policy and cybersecurity gathered on Wednesday to explore South Korea’s involvement with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which comprises the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Yoo In-tae, an assistant professor of political science and international relations at Dankook University’s College of Social Sciences, is delivering his presentation […]

On Tuesday, South Korea’s top cybersecurity official pledged full support for industry leaders who are making the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). “In order to transition our nationwide cryptography systems to PQC, we need to build a strong foundation for PQC industrialization,” said Baek Jong-wook, the Third Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). […]

The South Korean intelligence agency is actively partnering with academia to bolster the country’s defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. In a Monday press release, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced the designation of the Korean Association of Cybersecurity Studies (KACS) as its inaugural specialized institution for cybersecurity. According to the country’s presidential decree, the […]

“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter that is sent to The Readable’s subscribers every Friday. Journalists for The Readable select important news stories from the previous week. Topics encompass privacy, cybercrime, and policy development in cybersecurity. There are no costs involved with a subscription, and some content, such as industrial reports, is only available to […]