On the 3rd, SK shieldus announced the launch of a 'hacking incident response' subscription service for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack security personnel and budget.
According to global tech company IBM, when domestic corporations experience data breaches, an average expense of 4.8 billion won is incurred for recovery efforts. In particular, small and medium-sized enterprises are noted to face greater challenges not only due to direct damages caused by incidents but also because they struggle to bear additional expenses incurred during the recovery process. Consequently, the need for a hacking incident response service that can provide professional support while alleviating financial burdens has been continuously raised.
Accordingly, SK shieldus presents a service that comprehensively supports the entire process of ▲identifying causes ▲preventing the spread of damage and recovery ▲establishing countermeasures against recurrence, all for an affordable monthly subscription fee when a hacking incident occurs. In addition, legal advice and cyber insurance are included to help corporations establish a high-quality security system at a reasonable expense.
In particular, the key aspect of this service is that it takes advantage of the subscription model to initiate a response immediately without a separate registration process. This allows corporations to secure the 'golden time' during hacking incidents and minimize damage spread.
When signs of hacking occur, the MDR service team at SK shieldus responds first. Utilizing EDR (endpoint detection and response) forensics, they quickly identify the source of malicious code infiltration and the scope of the damage to prevent further spread. Following this, the 'Top-CERT,' SK shieldus's hacking incident response team with the most experience in domestic hacking incidents, analyzes the entire incident and prepares countermeasures against recurrence.
Responses after the incident are also systematically supported. SK shieldus provides compensation services to cover expenses such as IT system recovery costs, defense costs against personal information leakage lawsuits, reputation management expenses, and losses due to business interruptions. Additionally, they facilitate rapid responses to potential lawsuits or disputes involving personal information leakage by linking with law firms, along with providing ongoing monitoring and simulated hacking to prevent the recurrence of similar attacks. All services can be flexibly tailored to fit the corporations' size and budget.
Kim Byeong-moo, head of the cybersecurity division at SK shieldus (vice president), noted, "Cybersecurity is a critical issue that affects not only corporate trust but also national competitiveness and social stability," and added, "Through this service that combines technical response and insurance coverage, SK shieldus will create a structure where security investment and corporate growth work in a virtuous cycle."