"It's about collaboration. We need to share our capabilities, train together, and fill in each other's gaps," said Kim Yoo-won, CEO of Naver Cloud, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in cybersecurity during the AI era. As cyberattacks become faster due to AI, he stressed that businesses, governments, and nations must share their strengths.
On September 17, Kim spoke at a cyber forum hosted by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) under the theme 'Connected World, Shared Security,' where he highlighted Naver Cloud's security collaboration efforts.
Naver Cloud has participated in the international cyber defense exercise 'Locked Shields' for two consecutive years, collaborating with national agencies such as the NIS, the Presidential Security Service, the National Police Agency, and the military, as well as domestic private security firms. Kim noted, "What may be difficult alone can be managed together."
The company is also involved in private sector collaborations, participating as a team in the hacking competition 'DEF CON,' which includes hackers from around the world. Additionally, Naver Cloud is part of the 'Open Secure AI Alliance' formed by NVIDIA in July, which comprises over 120 companies sharing AI security technologies and vulnerabilities.
To enhance South Korea's security capabilities, Kim mentioned the initiative for a security-specialized AI foundation model. This project aims to create a model that understands the unique security context of South Korea's environment and industries, which general AI may find challenging to grasp.
Kim emphasized, "The security-specialized foundation model is not just a technology for one company; it is infrastructure for national competitiveness." He explained the need for a security model that comprehends industries directly linked to national competitiveness, such as semiconductors, finance, energy, defense, and aerospace.
Naver Cloud is also participating in this initiative. Kim identified the company's role as connecting diverse capabilities into a single platform and ecosystem. He also expressed plans to expand the security-specialized foundation model beyond South Korea to the global market.
He concluded by stating, "I believe that if we collaborate across borders, we can respond to any threat more effectively," and pledged to fulfill his role at the center of this collaboration as a representative AI security company in South Korea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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