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Date 2009-05-04 17:04
MOU conclusion between Korea and US for Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND)

◦ The Memorandum of Understanding has been concluded between the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea (Jooha Woo, Deputy Minister-Planning and Coordination Office) and the Department of Defense of the United States of America (John G. Grimes, Assistant Secretary of Defense-Networks and Information Integration) concerning cooperation on Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND).

◦ As cyber threats glow, international cooperation is more important than before. Through the MOU, Korea and the US can establish a framework to encourage information sharing and technology exchange. Moreover, Korea is expected to improve the ability to counter cyber attacks and to enhance support for Korea-US joint operations as well as information protection.

◦ As responsible project officers, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea has nominated the Director General of Information Planning Bureau, and the Department of Defense of the United States of America has assigned the Director of International Information Assurance Program respectively. They also have formed the IA/CND Working Group for further cooperation. The meeting will be held more than once a year to facilitate information sharing and technology exchange.