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Dongkwan Kim

Dongkwan Kim

Security Engineer [at] Samsung Security Center
Samsung SDS, 125, Olympic-ro 35-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, KR, 05510
0xdkay@gmail.com
https://0xdkay.me
Korean, English
CV

Background

Bio

Bio

Dongkwan Kim is a highly interdisciplinary security researcher and engineer with expertise in AI, IoT, mobile/cellular systems, and cyber-physical systems, including drones and automobiles. He has authored multiple top-tier research papers, holds patents, and has delivered talks at various industry and academic venues, sharing insights that advance these fields (see his recent slides on AI service security). Known for his strong communication skills, he has won awards at hacking contests and led the KAIST hacking team in organizing CTFs such as Samsung CTF ’17 and ’18.

In the Advanced Penetration Testing Group at the Samsung Security Center, he plays a pivotal role in “Red Team” efforts, applying interdisciplinary approaches to address previously overlooked enterprise security threats across all Samsung affiliates, collaborating closely with various companies and their departments. His current focus is on securing AI services across a broad spectrum, from cloud infrastructure to on-device applications and models, ensuring robust and secure environments.
Research Interests

Research Interests

  • AI System Security

    Prompt InjectionInformation LeakResponsible ModelSafety Filtering

  • Software Security

    ReversingBinary Code Similarity AnalysisAutomatic Exploit Generation

  • Cellular Network Security

    Baseband ExploitControl PlaneIMSCharging BypassCore Network

  • Cyber-Physical System Security

    Drone HijackingCar HackingWearable DevicesSensor SpoofingEMI InjectionRobots
Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Security Engineer, Advanced Penetration Testing Group, Samsung Security Center, Samsung SDS

    Aug, 2022 - Present2 years

    Carrying out Red Team work to proactively prevent security threats to products and services of all Samsung affiliates.

  • Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Researcher, KAIST

    Mar, 2014 - Jul, 20228 years 5 months

    Successfully completed 17 industrial & governmental projects, leading 7 projects (See cv for more details)

  • Security Engineer (Intern), Pinion Industries

    Dec, 2013 - Feb, 20142 months

    Car hacking compnay. Exploited various components in a car including network systems, AVN, telematics, smartkey, and ECUs. Members of Pinion Industries are now working for Hyundai.

  • Student Senior, KAIST Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

    Sep, 2010 - Dec, 20122 years 4 months

    Investigated security incidents, successfully identified the culprit in one case, leading to their apprehension by the police.
    • Student Team Leader (2011. 9. 1 ~ 2012. 8. 31)
Education

Education

  • Electrical Engineering,  Ph.D.,  KAIST

    Mar, 2016 - Feb, 2022

  • Electrical Engineering,  M.S.,  KAIST

    Mar, 2014 - Feb, 2016

  • Software and System Security,  Visiting Scholar,  EURECOM

    Jun, 2014 - Jul, 2014

  • Computer Science,  Bachelor,  KAIST

    Feb, 2010 - Feb, 2014

Recent Talks (Selected)

Recent Talks (Selected)

Publications

Publications

Awards

Awards

  • Finalist to Defcon 27 CTF (team. KaisHack GoN)

    Aug 09, 2019

  • Finalist to Defcon 26 CTF (team. KaisHack+PLUS+GoN)

    Aug 09, 2018

  • HDCON CTF 1st Prize $20,000 (team. maxlen)

    Organized by Ministry of Science and ICT

    Nov 30, 2017

  • Whitehat Contest 2017 1st Prize $30,000 (team. Old GoatskiN)

    Organized by Ministry of National Defense

    Nov 27, 2017

  • Codegate CTF 3rd Prize $5,000 (team. Old GoatskiN)

    Organized by Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning of Korea

    Apr 12, 2017

  • Finalist to Defcon 24 CTF (team. KaisHack GoN)

    Aug 05, 2016

  • Whitehat Contest 2014 1st Prize $20,000 (team. Syssec)

    Organized by Ministry of National Defense and National Intelligence Service of Korea

    Nov 18, 2014

  • Finalist to Defcon 22 CTF (team. KAIST GoN)

    Aug 08, 2014

  • HDCON CTF Silver Prize $2,000 (team. GoN)

    Organized by Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)

    Dec 04, 2013

  • Whitehat Contest 2013 1st Prize $20,000 (team. KAIST GoN)

    Organized by Ministry of National Defense and National Intelligence Service

    Oct 02, 2013

  • Finalist to Defcon 20 CTF (team. KAIST GoN)

    Jul 27, 2012

  • HDCON CTF Silver Prize $2,000 (team. KAIST GoN)

    Organized by Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)

    Jul 11, 2012

  • Codegate YUT CTF 3rd Prize $5,000 (team. KAIST GoN)

    Organized by Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning of Korea

    Apr 03, 2012

  • ISEC CTF 1st Prize $10,000 (team. GoN)

    Organized by Ministry of the Interior and Safety

    Sep 21, 2011

  • PADOCON CTF 1st Prize $1,000 (team. GoN)

    Organized by PAraDOx CONference (union of undergraduate hacking groups)

    Jan 31, 2011

References

References