[ET톡] 무엇을 위한 징벌적 과징금인가

The current regulatory framework in South Korea, which imposes heavy punitive fines for data breaches without clear reinvestment into security infrastructure or victim relief, creates a perverse incentive for companies to conceal cyberattacks. Transitioning to a system that prioritizes proactive security investment and fund-based recovery is crucial for building a resilient national cybersecurity ecosystem in an era of AI-driven zero-day threats.