SK shieldus announced on the 7th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KB Data Systems to strengthen financial IT security.
According to statistics on cybersecurity incidents by industry for the first half of 2024 analyzed by SK shieldus, cyber attacks targeting the financial sector accounted for 20.6% of the total, marking the highest ratio. With the recent easing of network separation regulations, the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and software as a service (SaaS) based cloud services in the financial sector is accelerating, leading to an expected increase in cyber attacks targeting the financial industry.
Accordingly, SK shieldus plans to utilize its security technologies and consulting capabilities to further strengthen the security framework of KB Data Systems. KB Data Systems, which established an information security team this year, is expanding its security capabilities focusing on information security consulting, integrated security monitoring, and cloud security. In the future, both companies plan to create new business opportunities in the field of cybersecurity services and provide advanced customer services through the establishment of a secure financial environment.
SK shieldus provides comprehensive security services including ▲AI-specialized simulated hacking ▲attack surface management (ASM) ▲threat detection and response (MDR) ▲establishing a zero trust security model. Additionally, it operates an AI-based cybersecurity monitoring center 'Secudium' and a top-level incident response team 'Top-CERT,' supporting the strengthening of security capabilities for various institutions and corporations, including those in the financial sector.
Kim Byung-mu, head of cybersecurity at SK shieldus (vice president), noted, 'We will proactively respond to the evolving cyber threats through close cooperation with KB Data Systems.'