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KT has joined forces with Seoul National University to train specialized talent in converged security capable of responding to cyber threats in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
On the 5th, KT announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul National University at the university's College of Engineering to establish a 'Converged Security Contract Department.' This agreement is a follow-up measure to the MOU on talent development in AI information security and industry-academic research collaboration signed by the two institutional investors last May. The initiative aims to build a robust industry-academia cooperation system that links education and research with practical field experience, combining KT's on-site expertise with Seoul National University's educational and research capabilities.
With the rapid advancement of next-generation technologies such as generative AI, cloud, and 6G, cyber threats are also becoming more sophisticated. In response, the two institutional investors agreed that it is urgent to cultivate 'converged leaders' who encompass not only individual security technology education but also communication infrastructure and governance, thereby strengthening their industry-academic ties.
The newly established Converged Security Contract Department will operate as a 're-education master's program' targeting security professionals from KT and the KT Group. The curriculum reflects the latest technological trends, including ▲AI security, ▲cloud security, ▲zero trust, and ▲6G communication and network security. In addition, it is expected to broadly cover essential competencies required for future security leaders, such as ▲personal information protection, ▲security policies and regulations, and ▲security governance.
KT and Seoul National University plan to complete the selection of students this year and begin the first semester academic schedule in March 2027. Through this industry-academic collaboration, the two institutional investors are expected to establish a field-tailored education system and elevate security competitiveness at both the corporate and national levels.
At the signing ceremony, Kim Young-oh, Dean of Seoul National University's College of Engineering, emphasized the importance of information security in light of the spread of generative AI and next-generation communication technologies, expressing expectations for talent development that combines Seoul National University's research capabilities with KT's field expertise. Following this, Lee Sun-joo, Director of Talent at KT (Senior Executive Vice President), highlighted the core role of cultivating internal talent who possess a deep understanding of KT technology in responding to evolving security threats.
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