Korea mulls creation of cross-gov't cybersecurity command
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday ordered a review of plans to establish a government-wide cybersecurity agency to coordinate responses to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, as intelligence authorities conducted security checks across public institutions. Lee told a Cabinet meeting that cyberattacks now pose serious risks not only to people’s daily lives but also to the economy and…
President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a review of proposals to create a single government agency tasked with overseeing cybersecurity efforts. This move comes as intelligence agencies conduct security assessments across public institutions in light of the growing threat posed by cyberattacks.
The South Korean leader emphasized that cyber threats now jeopardize not only daily life but also economic stability and national security. "We must deliberate on forming a government-wide response body that encompasses both the public and private sectors," Lee stated during a Cabinet meeting.
Lee advocated for the establishment of a powerful "cybersecurity czar" entity responsible for coordinating security functions that are currently fragmented among various agencies. He highlighted the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which have rendered traditional inspection-focused systems inadequate.
In light of a recent attack on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Lee stressed the need for early detection of cyber threats, timely sharing of warnings, and swift response measures to prevent damage from escalating.
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