Verizon Communications Inc.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Business and SK Shieldus have agreed to collaborate to provide cybersecurity solutions to Korean and Asian companies operating globally. The strategic relationship will leverage Verizon Business’ extensive global reach and SK Shieldus’ deep expertise to provide comprehensive, world-class protection that addresses the unique needs of Asian companies.
By combining their respective strengths in real-time threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, incident response and managed security services, Verizon Business and SK Shieldus aim to enable businesses to confidently address the complex global threat environment and protect their operations and assets around the world.
Verizon Business works with 99% of the Fortune 500 and governments worldwide, providing a full suite of managed and data security services. The company operates nine security operations centers, six forensic labs and one of the world’s largest IP networks, monitoring 61 billion security events annually. In addition, Verizon’s investigation response team has more than 400 security experts and conducted more than 500 IT investigations in 2023.
“South Korea is the world’s largest and most advanced economy, and SK Shieldus has developed world-class cybersecurity capabilities in this market. We are pleased to work with the company to help businesses better navigate the complexities of the digital environment with confidence and resilience,” said Robert Le Bousc, vice president, Asia Pacific, Verizon Business Group.
SK Shieldus is headquartered in Korea and is Korea’s largest security service provider, offering comprehensive services including physical security, security monitoring, consulting, system integration, solution supply and operations.
SK Shieldus was founded in 2021 through the merger of SK Infosec and ADT Caps.
As a result, this integrated security provider with physical and cybersecurity capabilities has established itself as an industry leader in offering comprehensive security services, including security monitoring, consulting, system integration (SI), security solution supply and security operations, with a client base of over 1,800 across the public, financial and corporate sectors, including affiliates of the SK Group.
Dr. WP Hong, CEO of SK Shieldus, said, “Verizon is one of the world’s largest technology providers with strong cyber capabilities. Our synergies and our capabilities in the Korean market will further strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities for customers in the market. As Korea’s No. 1 cybersecurity provider, we will leverage this collaboration to serve customers in Asia and around the world.”
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To learn more about Verizon Business’ cybersecurity portfolio, visit https://www.verizon.com/business/en-sg/products/security/.
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