The fourth industrial revolution is characterized by internet-connected devices, the so-called Internet of Things. While the benefits of such developments may be mind boggling, analysts say, so too are the risks. A recent conference in Jeju aimed to increase awareness about the need for rock-solid cybersecurity. Mike Laidman reports.



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Jeju Cybersecurity Conference at Maison Glad Hotel

Cybersecurity experts from the province, universities, and industry gather in Jeju.

They’re meeting to share the latest updates on cybersecurity and to find the best ways forward in an ever-changing digital environment.

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‘Fourth industrial revolution could be catastrophic’

The ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is the manner in which all kinds of machines and devices interact and learn from each other.

Experts warn that the revolution could be catastrophic, moving far beyond mere information leakage, if we neglect cybersecurity.

Everything could be a target of destructive cyber attacks.

Recording
Jo Hyeon-suk / Director, National Security Research Institute
Big data and artificial intelligence are the keys to the fourth industrial revolution. If there is no security support, everything we do could be in vain.
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"4차산업 잘 아시는 빅데이터, AI 등이 있는데 사실 그 밑바탕에 보안이 없으면 모든게 꽝이예요."

Meanwhile, public awareness and countermeasures are insufficient, they say.

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14 local organizations working to improve cybersecurity

14 organizations including the province, Office of Education, Jeju National University, the police, and the Jeju Provincial Development Corporation are working together for cybersecurity improvements.

They signed an agreement to build up a cooperative system to improve cybersecurity, and will make efforts to exchange up-to-date technology and raise the overall security level.

Recording
Won Heeryong / Governor
The province promises to support the development of cybersecurity awareness, technology, and resources.
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"사이버보안에 대한 인식, 기술, 제도, 인재양성 이와 관련된 모든 프로그램을 개발해 나가는데 있어서 할 수 있는 지원 또는 뒷받침하는 역할을 최선을 다해서 할것을 약속드립니다."

Company cybersecurity managers are also becoming increasingly accountable.

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‘CEOs should take responsibility’

Information leakage undermines the confidence of organizations and companies, which could lead to bankruptcy. Thus, experts say that CEOs should take more responsibility.

Recording
Oh Gyeong-su / CEO, Jeju Development Corporation
I believe that CEOs should be aware that cybersecurity rests with them. They can create information protection policies.
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"최고 경영자가 정보보호에 대한 생각과 행동을 가지고 정보보호위원회라든가 정보보호에 대한 총괄 책임 CEO가 되겠다는 생각이 중요하지 않을까 생각됩니다."

As humanity steps into the fourth industrial revolution,

[Reporter] Mike Laidman
[Camera] Kim Yong-min

measures must be taken to create awareness. Human resource development is paramount in creating a safe future.

Mike Laidman, KCTV