Beam Software CRO on Korea’s Role in Global AI Security | Jon Jester

March 25, 2026 Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor Health

Seoul, South Korea – Veeam Software is refocusing its data security strategy to address the escalating risks posed by artificial intelligence, shifting its focus from traditional perimeter-based security to data-layer protection. The announcement came during a media briefing held in Seoul on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, where John Jester, Veeam’s Chief Revenue Officer, outlined the company’s novel approach.

Jester emphasized that the rapid adoption of AI is creating a “data risk and AI governance crisis” for businesses. “Now, it’s not enough to have perimeter-based security anymore; you need to manage security and access at the data layer,” he stated, according to reports from The Electronic Times.

Veeam has identified three key challenges facing organizations: a “visibility gap” – the difficulty in tracking data location and flow; an “AI trust gap” – diminishing confidence in AI-generated results; and a “resilience gap” – the inability to quickly recover data after an incident. These challenges are particularly acute as data becomes increasingly distributed across on-premises systems, cloud environments and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications.

To address these concerns, Veeam unveiled “Agent Commander,” a new solution that combines the data control technology acquired from Security AI last year with Veeam’s existing backup infrastructure. Agent Commander is designed to monitor and control AI agents as they modify or overwrite data, preventing malfunctions and potential data breaches. The solution aims to provide real-time oversight of AI activity and safeguard sensitive information.

The move comes as South Korea experiences a surge in cyberattacks, with approximately 2,383 incidents reported in the past year, according to Veeam. A significant portion – around 60% – of these attacks leveraged AI, increasing both the speed and sophistication of malicious activity. AI is enabling attackers to automate intrusion attempts and manipulate data more effectively.

Veeam currently serves over 550,000 customers globally and partners with more than 34,000 organizations. The company also protects over 25 million Microsoft 365 users. Veeam’s focus on the Korean market reflects its assessment of the country as a critical front in the evolving landscape of AI security, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily.

According to IT Chosun, Jester, during his visit to South Korea, stressed the need for companies to understand not only where their data resides but also how AI is creating and altering it. “Companies now need to understand not only where the data is, but also what data the AI is creating and how it is changing,” he said.

Veeam’s strategy centers on providing data “restoration capabilities” to mitigate AI-related risks, according to Hello Zup. The company believes that robust data protection is no longer sufficient; organizations must also prioritize data trust and resilience to remain competitive in the age of AI.