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In a concerted effort to fortify their cybersecurity defences, officials from South Korea and the United States convened in San Francisco for the third meeting of the bilateral Cybersecurity Senior Steering Group (SSG). Led by Cybersecurity Secretary Shin Yong-Seok from South Korea’s presidential office and Matthew Curtis, the Senior Director for Cyber Policy at the White House National Security Council (NSC), the discussions delved into multifaceted strategies to bolster software supply chain security.
The meeting, held on Friday local time, witnessed a comprehensive exchange on safeguarding critical infrastructure, combatting global cyber threats, and evaluating the operational efficacy of collaborative working groups. Both delegations seized the opportunity to elucidate their respective nations’ cybersecurity policies, emphasising South Korea’s recently unveiled software supply chain security framework.
Established in June 2023 by the National Security Office under South Korea’s presidential office and the White House NSC, the SSG serves as a pivotal platform for concerted action against the escalating spectre of cyber threats on a global scale.
The presidential office underscored the significance of private and industrial sector engagement in fostering robust cybersecurity ecosystems. Through this partnership, South Korea and the U.S. aspire to synchronise their efforts in mitigating vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience across interconnected software supply chains.