Brett Anthony Mattis, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Coupang, expressed his apologies on October 6 for the data breach that exposed 33.7 million personal records last year. He stated, "I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused," and added that the company has been working to strengthen its information security system in collaboration with government agencies.
Mattis made these remarks during a National Assembly audit by the Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, responding to questions from lawmaker Song Gi-hun regarding Coupang's follow-up measures related to the data breach.
He further explained, "We have aimed to improve our key management system and hardware-based systems, as well as enhance our monitoring systems." He emphasized that the company is continuously investing in its information security initiatives.
Additionally, he highlighted the establishment of an information security advisory committee and the expansion of future security capabilities, including the introduction of passkeys.
Coupang's data breach, which occurred last year, resulted in the exposure of approximately 37.5 million customer records. In response, the Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a fine of 624.68 billion won on Coupang in June and ordered the company to enhance its safety measures.
Mattis made these remarks during a National Assembly audit by the Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, responding to questions from lawmaker Song Gi-hun regarding Coupang's follow-up measures related to the data breach.
He further explained, "We have aimed to improve our key management system and hardware-based systems, as well as enhance our monitoring systems." He emphasized that the company is continuously investing in its information security initiatives.
Additionally, he highlighted the establishment of an information security advisory committee and the expansion of future security capabilities, including the introduction of passkeys.
Coupang's data breach, which occurred last year, resulted in the exposure of approximately 37.5 million customer records. In response, the Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a fine of 624.68 billion won on Coupang in June and ordered the company to enhance its safety measures.
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