Google Cloud has launched localized data residency for Google Security Operations in the Google Cloud Seoul Region, allowing South Korean organizations to store and process security logs and analytical data locally. The move is aimed at helping organizations meet data governance and residency requirements while using Google Security Operations, an AI-powered security operations platform designed to support threat detection, investigation and response.
According to a Google press release, the expansion will help regulated industries, including financial services and the public sector, align with local compliance requirements while adopting cloud-based security tools. The Seoul Region deployment provides sovereign controls for operating defensive AI agents as cyber threats continue to evolve.
The platform includes AI-driven security features powered by Gemini models, Google’s AI technology. It supports automated threat response workflows, allowing security teams to create playbooks with drag-and-drop tools, manage parallel actions and maintain version control.
Jagdish Mahapatra, Managing Director, Google Cloud Security, JAPAC, said, “The launch of Google Security Operations in our Seoul Region is a pivotal moment for cybersecurity in Korea. We are delivering Google’s AI innovation and threat observatory directly to Korean organizations while meeting data sovereignty requirements.”
Google Security Operations in the Seoul Region combines Google’s cloud infrastructure with threat intelligence capabilities to help security teams identify cyber threats and investigate incidents. The platform is designed to provide security teams with additional context on threats and support faster response.
The local deployment targets the financial services sector, where institutions are increasingly exploring AI-based security applications following changes to network separation rules by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in which financial organizations can use the platform for vulnerability detection and cloud-based security operations.
Google Cloud also plans to expand collaboration with security partners including Bespin Global, LG CNS, and Megazone Cloud to support deployment and adoption among South Korean organizations. The partnerships will help organizations develop AI-driven cyber defense capabilities designed to respond to attacks at greater speed and scale.