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S. Korea Beefs Up Training to Counter Cyberterrorism |
| Source: |
http://www.arirang.co.kr |
| Source Date: |
Monday, February 17, 2014 |
| Focus: |
Electronic and Mobile Government, Citizen Engagement, Internet Governance
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| Country: |
Korea (Republic of) |
| Created: |
Feb 25, 2014 |
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Here at a leading university in Seoul, a special class is in session where students are being taught the basics of cyberwarfare. Some of the tactics include learning how to prevent computer hacking attacks, tracking IP addresses and creating online countermeasures. The intense workshop takes place in the so-called "War Room" and is part of the school's cyber defense program. "In terms of security, it's not just about operating a computer. We also receive instruction in mathematics, computer programming and military classes." Launched in 2012 in cooperation with the defense ministry, this elite program recruits gifted freshman and trains them in high-level hacking and science-related technology. "We start with basic instruction in areas such as information security. Then students are taught a wide-range of topics including cyber law and cyber policies, all so they are able to deal with incoming cyber threats and cyber terrorism." Similar joint development programs have already been established at five other special research universities including KAIST and POSTECH. It's part of a greater initiative by the government to foster Korea's next generation of information security experts and cyber-intelligence officers. "The ministry will establish social support measures to advance graduate school enrollment and employment, as well as provide support for start-ups. In cooperation with the defense ministry, we will also provide recruitment information for job seekers in the defense sector." Modeled after Israel's elite forces training program, Korea aims to train more soldiers that can effectively respond to cyber terrorism threats to enhance national security, all the while improving the country's expertise in science, technology and engineering.
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