Korea Cyber University professor leads convergent security education

Professor Park Dae-ha of Korea Cyber University's Department of Information Management and Security is pioneering convergent security education, drawing on his extensive research and practical experience in information protection, personal information protection, and international standards. Professor Park earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in computer science from Korea University, establishing a strong academic foundation in information security.

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Information security is a comprehensive field that combines technology with policy, management, and standards. Cultivating security talent with a field-oriented, integrated perspective is paramount.

With experience in both research and industry since the 1990s, Professor Park has accumulated practical expertise through roles such as research institute director at a security firm, participation in national R&D projects, and as an ISMS (Information Security Management System) certification auditor. His involvement with the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC27 international standardization committee, coupled with his experience as an ISMS-P auditor and information system auditor, has positioned him as a key figure in domestic and international information security policy and standardization.

Professor Park's research spans various topics including cloud security, personal information protection, access control models, and security architecture, with numerous papers published on these subjects. He continues to conduct applied research focused on developing information security management systems and security maturity models. He stated, "Information security is a comprehensive field that combines technology with policy, management, and standards," emphasizing, "Cultivating security talent with a field-oriented, integrated perspective is paramount."

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Recently, cybersecurity has entered an era of convergent security where administrative, physical, and technical security are integrated and applied complexly across various industrial fields. Furthermore, attacks and defenses through AI will become the mainstream of cybersecurity activities, and the demand for near real-time identification, analysis, and countermeasures for information security risks is the most important change.

In an interview, Professor Park highlighted the shift towards convergent security, where administrative, physical, and technical security are integrated across diverse industries. He noted the increasing dominance of AI in both attack and defense strategies and the critical need for near real-time identification, analysis, and countermeasures for information security risks. He also stressed that information security is no longer just for specialists but a necessary competency for nations, corporations, and individuals, especially as digital transformation accelerates.

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The importance of information security will only grow further due to the acceleration of digital transformation centered around AI. Information security is no longer just a domain for specific experts but has become an essential competency for nations, businesses, and individuals alike, and the role of specialized talent who can safely protect it will become even more important as society and industry develop in the future.