Concludes national SOC project and outlines future capacity-building roadmap

PIOLINK (CEO Youngcheol Cho) announced that it held a “National Cybersecurity Strategy Seminar” on May 26 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for high-level government officials. 

The event was held to commemorate the conclusion of the “National Integrated Cyber Safety Operations Center (SOC) Construction Project,” which was implemented as part of an official development assistance (ODA) initiative by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and to present the project’s outcomes and future strategies for strengthening cybersecurity capabilities.

The three-year project was designed based on Korea’s national cyber safety center model to help the Kyrgyz government respond proactively to domestic cyber threats. 

Major Korean cybersecurity companies, including PIOLINK, the ICTIS consortium, and the Igloo consortium, participated in the project, providing support in the areas of system construction, personnel training, and policy consulting.

During the seminar, the major results of the project were presented, along with the SOC’s technical structure, operational framework, and training activities aimed at enhancing human resources. Discussions were also held on the direction of future cybersecurity policies in Kyrgyzstan and ways to expand international cooperation, laying the groundwork for the sustainability of the project.

Notably, Cho Sung-jik, Director of the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)’s Northern Southeast Asia Office, delivered a special presentation titled “Case Study on Strengthening Cybersecurity Capabilities.” He emphasized that enhancing digital sovereignty requires not only technology transfer but also the development of comprehensive capabilities, including policies, organizations, and human resources. His remarks resonated strongly with local government officials.

PIOLINK contributed to the project by providing policy consulting, establishing a network-based security infrastructure, and conducting operational training. 

Through these efforts, the company made a meaningful contribution to enhancing Kyrgyzstan’s digital government infrastructure.

CEO Youngcheol Cho stated that the seminar was not merely a project wrap-up but a meaningful opportunity to discuss the future direction of Kyrgyzstan’s cybersecurity framework and strengthen strategic partnerships. He added that PIOLINK will continue to share South Korea’s cybersecurity technologies and experience globally and will lead efforts to support digital autonomy and cyber resilience in developing countries.

PIOLINK has been involved in various e-government and cybersecurity infrastructure projects in countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, consistently building trust as a global security partner.