#ZDNet Korea: PAGO Networks and the Future of Real MDR

PAGO Networks CEO Paul Kwon’s New Year interview has been published in ZDNet Korea, where he discusses major shifts in the MDR market and outlines the company’s operational priorities and strategic direction for the year ahead.

Key points from the interview include:

• 2026 will distinguish real MDR from fake MDR:

  Services limited to monitoring and alert forwarding will no longer meet market expectations. Organizations increasingly require execution centered MDR models that provide 24/7 real time judgment and response, taking responsibility from detection through decision and containment.

  
  

• Human + AI MDR as an operational model:

  AI is positioned as operational infrastructure that structures large volumes of security events, improving speed and consistency. Final judgment and accountability remain with experienced human analysts.

  
  

• The limitations of detection focused security:

  Recent major breaches demonstrate that visibility alone is not enough. The core issue is often the inability to act decisively after identifying a threat. Security is therefore shifting from a technical IT concern to a broader business risk issue.

  
  

• Validated MDR performance across industries:

  In 2025, PAGO strengthened its presence in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and energy sectors, where complex attack surfaces demand continuous operational readiness.

  
  

• Global recognition:

  PAGO’s operational maturity was further acknowledged through its inclusion in the MSSP Alert Top 250, reinforcing its growing position in the global MDR market.

The full interview is available on ZDNet Korea: PAGO Networks "Continuing to upgrade the MR system"