Global cybersecurity corporation Kaspersky announced that it successfully held its annual security conference 'Kaspersky Asia Pacific Cyber Insights 2025' at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, from the 15th to the 16th.
During the event, various latest security strategies were shared based on the serious cybersecurity threat situation in the Asia-Pacific region for 2024, including AI (artificial intelligence), next-generation Security Operation Centers (SOC), threat intelligence, and vulnerability management. According to Kaspersky data, over 3 billion malware attacks occurred in 2024, with an average of 467,000 malicious files detected daily. In particular, Trojan attacks increased by 33% compared to the previous year, and the number of victims of apps disguised as fake VPNs has also increased significantly.
Amid these complex threats, security leaders from the Asia-Pacific region discussed countermeasures through technical sessions and practical demonstrations under the theme 'Next-Generation SOC: Realizing Intelligence.'
The event featured participation from global security organizations and solution corporations, including Kaspersky, Frost & Sullivan, QKS Group, and Security Vision, sharing practical insights and real-life applications. Notably, the integration of threat intelligence and SOAR systems, industrial control system (ICS) security, and AI-based response strategies were key topics of discussion.
On the first morning of the event, a welcome speech by the head of Kaspersky Asia Pacific was followed by presentations on global threat intelligence trends, integrated security portfolio strategies, and security operation center operation cases. The subsequent panel discussion featured participation from Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from various countries, discussing practical applications of threat intelligence.
In the afternoon session, a demo zone was operated where participants could experience the technology firsthand, showcasing AI-based threat detection and SOAR scenarios. Additionally, practical presentations included SOC transition strategies from the CISO perspective, case studies on the application of automation technology, and threat analysis based on generative AI.
Lee Hyo-eun, head of Kaspersky's Korea branch, noted, "As AI technology spreads, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated," adding, "Through this event, we were able to explore response strategies with security experts from both domestic and international backgrounds."