BPA Holds Cybersecurity Council Meeting for Marine and Fisheries Sector in Yeongnam Region

Public institution attendees are taking a commemorative photo after conducting the Cybersecurity Council meeting.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Busan Port Authority (BPA) held a Cybersecurity Council with nine public institutions in the Yeongnam region's maritime and fisheries sector to discuss cooperation measures for strengthening cybersecurity.

The council meeting was held on the 9th at BPEX (Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center).

The council was jointly launched last year by nine maritime and fisheries institutions, including Busan Port Authority, Ulsan Port Authority, and the National Maritime Museum, to respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Participating institutions share the latest cybersecurity threat information and discuss response measures at the council.

At the 2nd council meeting in 2021, the following topics were discussed: ▲ Smart Port Cyber Security (latest cyber attack types and responses) ▲ Web hacking trends and major vulnerabilities ▲ Security enhancement measures for remote work systems ▲ Outstanding information security cases of 2021.

The authority plans to promote cybersecurity strengthening in 2022.

Kang Jun-seok, President of Busan Port Authority, said, "We will further strengthen Busan Port's cybersecurity through collaboration among related institutions."

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