The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is expanding its personnel dedicated to responding to data breaches and enhancing cybersecurity for government information systems. This move comes in the wake of recent cyberattacks targeting government agencies, including a hacking incident at the National Diplomatic Academy that resulted in the potential leak of personal information.
According to relevant authorities on August 19, the FSC has announced a legislative proposal to increase its staff by two, specifically for roles related to data protection and information security.
The new positions will consist of two level-6 staff members, with one assigned to data protection and the other to information security. This will raise the total number of FSC employees from 273 to 275.
This personnel increase aims to strengthen the FSC's response system for data protection and information security. The proposal includes provisions to quickly address risks of data breaches and cyberattacks on government information systems while enhancing the expertise and response capabilities of the staff.
Recent cyberattacks targeting both public institutions and private companies have underscored the growing need for specialized personnel to handle these threats. Last month, a hacking attack on the National Diplomatic Academy's training management system revealed that personal information of trainees and instructors had been compromised, prompting calls for a reassessment of the information security systems within government agencies.
The personal information held by public institutions can include not only basic details like names and contact information but also sensitive data depending on the nature of their work, which can lead to long-term damage if leaked. Consequently, the government plans to enhance its systems not only to assess the scale of damage and respond after incidents occur but also to regularly check for system vulnerabilities and manage security risks that may arise during the handling of personal information.
This personnel expansion is part of a broader inter-agency initiative. In addition to the two positions at the FSC, approximately 70 related personnel will be newly allocated across various government departments.
A department official stated, "It is becoming increasingly important to identify risk factors and manage vulnerabilities proactively, rather than just responding after a cyberattack occurs. We plan to establish a comprehensive response system that covers everything from prevention to post-incident measures through dedicated personnel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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