KISA, Training Global Cybersecurity Experts

KISA Director Lee Won-tae and Claire Rosso, President of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, signed a business agreement on the 19th for cybersecurity talent development and education, and are taking a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced on the 19th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium to foster and educate cybersecurity talent at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. This is a follow-up collaboration on the "Cybersecurity Professional Education and Workforce Development Plan for Developing Countries" announced by the Global Cybersecurity Cooperation Network (CAMP).

Now in its 7th year, CAMP is a global consultative body led by South Korea to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in developing countries (with 48 countries and 63 institutions participating). Due to COVID-19, the event was held offline for the first time in three years on the 18th. KISA plans to pool the expertise of each institution to cultivate global cybersecurity professionals.

Through this MOU, the two organizations agreed to cooperate on ▲ expanding cybersecurity professional education and training ▲ enhancing the capabilities of cybersecurity experts ▲ strengthening the effectiveness of specialized education such as case-based training.

Lee Won-tae, Director of KISA, stated, "Securing cybersecurity professionals is an essential factor not only globally but also from a national security perspective." He added, "KISA will continue to contribute to the global cybersecurity ecosystem by raising the cybersecurity level of developing countries through CAMP, and based on this MOU, we will strengthen the substance of cybersecurity professional workforce development."

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