What is Convergence Security?
Convergence Security is a next-generation security field that detects, analyzes, and responds to the diverse threats arising in hyper-connected cyber-physical systems (CPS), where cyber and physical spaces are linked.
The Department of Security Convergence brings together AI, big data, information security, operational technology (OT), and physical security to educate specialists who protect future industrial infrastructure such as smart cities, smart factories, autonomous driving, and the Internet of Things.
- 01 Complex Security Threats in a Hyper-Connected Era
- 02 Structure and Distinctiveness of Convergence Security
- 03 Outlook and Future Directions
Complex Security Threats in a Hyper-Connected Era
- The spread of AI, IoT, and cloud computing is closely connecting cyber and physical environments.
- Complex security threats, in which cyberattacks lead to physical damage, are increasing.
- AI-based integrated security technology has become essential to protecting future industrial infrastructure.
Structure and Distinctiveness of Convergence Security
Cybersecurity that protects data and networks
Protection of physical spaces, including facilities, access control, and video surveillance
Next-generation integrated security that combines cyber and physical spaces to analyze and respond to threats using AI
The Department of Security Convergence offers a convergence security curriculum covering AI, CPS, IoT, smart infrastructure security, OT security, and AI-based security monitoring, educating the next generation of security professionals for future industries.
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Outlook and Future Directions
- The scope of convergence security is expanding across future industries, including smart cities, smart factories, autonomous driving, urban air mobility (UAM), and digital healthcare.
- AI-based threat detection and automated response have become core competitive strengths of the security industry.
- As digital transformation accelerates, demand for convergence security specialists is expected to keep growing.
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Global Convergence Security Market Growth
Driven by the growing intelligence of physical security devices (AI-enabled CCTV) and the spread of contactless solutions, the convergence security industry shows far greater growth potential than the information security market alone.
- Smart Factory Security
- Mobility / Autonomous Driving Security
- Intelligent Integrated Monitoring (SIEM)
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