Ministry of Science and ICT Hosts ‘Blockchain-Security Alliance Collaboration Day’

LG Uplus, Logpresso, and Igloo Corporation Recognized for Outstanding Collaboration Cases within the K-Security Alliance
Security Layer, EST Security, and EdgeDX Present Integrated Security Model Development Achievements

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[Security News | Reporter Kim Young-myung] The K-Security Alliance, a Korean-style security coalition launched this summer, held the ‘Blockchain-Security Alliance Collaboration Day’ event on the 18th at El Tower in Yangjae, Seoul. This event was co-hosted with ‘ABLE,’ a blockchain demand-supply consultative body, to share the results of their collaborative efforts so far.


▲(Photo: At the K-Security Alliance award ceremony, Igloo Corporation received the Excellence Award, Logpresso won the Best Award, and LG Uplus received the Grand Prize.)

Earlier in June, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced the launch of the K-Security Alliance. Unlike traditional government-led initiatives, this alliance is driven by the private sector to identify and address obstacles to security collaboration. Through this initiative, the MSIT aims to foster a culture of cooperation among security companies, develop integrated security models, and strategically enter emerging security markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia.


▲(Photo: Security Layer’s Manager Lee Dong-beom and EdgeDX’s CEO Park Dong-uk presenting their achievements.)

Highlights of the ‘Blockchain-Security Alliance Collaboration Day’

The K-Security Alliance session during the event consisted of three main segments:

1. Award Ceremony for Collaboration Cases
2. Acceptance Speeches by Award Recipients
3. Presentation of Integrated Security Model Development Achievements

In the Collaboration Case Idea Contest, three companies—LG Uplus, Logpresso, and Igloo Corporation—were recognized for their outstanding ideas.

• The Excellence Award (KISA Director’s Award) went to Igloo Corporation.
• The Best Award (MSIT Minister’s Award) was given to Logpresso.
• The Grand Prize (MSIT Minister’s Award) was awarded to LG Uplus.

Following the awards, a presentation session on integrated security model development took place.

Security Layer’s API-Based Threat Analysis

Security Layer’s Manager Lee Dong-beom explained:

"Through this integrated security project, our team developed and managed a RESTful API framework. Additionally, we implemented a comprehensive search function, enabling real-time threat analysis and response."

Security Layer has also collaborated with Genians, SecuVista, and Enki Whitehat to expand its partnerships beyond security firms and build an OPEN XDR platform to revolutionize Security Operations (SecOps). The company structured its real-time threat response process into eight stages, optimizing network event-based threat detection and response. Their dashboard supports data modification, periodic data attribute management, real-time monitoring of log status, and equipment health tracking.

Lee added:

"Beyond our initial four-company collaboration, we plan to expand the alliance, strengthening the security ecosystem and enhancing cooperation among companies. Our goal is to integrate security solutions, improve threat response capabilities and operational efficiency, and develop a phased strategy to establish our integrated security platform in the global market."

EdgeDX’s AI-Powered Physical Security Platform

EdgeDX CEO Park Dong-wook presented their development of an AI-based integrated physical security platform for managing unmanned facilities and transport systems. He highlighted existing challenges in Korea’s physical security sector:

• Large enterprises have closed integration policies, limiting their security systems to a few selected OEM manufacturers.
• SME solutions rely on standalone AI cameras and access control devices, making it difficult to provide a unified user experience (UX), reducing their competitiveness.

Park explained that EdgeDX, along with Suprema and WebGate, led a collaborative project aimed at overcoming these challenges. Their solution integrates biometric-based access control with AI-driven video analysis, allowing for:

• Real-time event correlation between access control and video analytics
• Automated storage and retrieval of event-triggered footage for rapid response

For future expansions, Park noted:

"KISA’s support for a standardized protocol for physical security integration will enable IoT sensors and actuators to be linked to our system. We will maximize the use of ONVIF and KISA’s integrated platform APIs to enhance compatibility with domestic security manufacturers, contributing to the development of a diverse range of integrated security services."

▲ Hwang Sang-bok, Director of EST Security, and Noh Yong-hwan, Senior Manager of KISA’s Security Industry Promotion Team (from left), are presenting. [Photo = Security News]

EST Security’s Zero Trust-Based Endpoint Security

EST Security Director Hwang Sang-bok introduced their ‘Zero Trust-Based Endpoint Security Platform’, emphasizing compliance with the seven principles of Zero Trust to proactively counter cyber threats. The project’s final product was a Zero Trust-integrated security platform, capable of:

• Real-time risk assessment
• Network access control
• Endpoint security enforcement

Through internal testing, the EST Security consortium achieved significant results:

• Out of 11,314 total security events,
• 8,840 were handled through Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• 854 involved endpoint security enforcement

The final product was also showcased at ISEC 2024, demonstrating its effectiveness in integrating multiple security solutions. Looking ahead, Hwang stated:

"Our consortium—including EST Security, SecureLink, and KAIST Cyber Security Research Institute—will continue refining our global market expansion strategy. We plan to introduce cloud services, establish a global presence, and enhance integrated maintenance frameworks for our platform."

▲(Photo: The K-Security Alliance session featured an award ceremony, speeches by awardees, and presentations on integrated security model development.)

KISA’s Commitment to Strengthening Integrated Security

Finally, KISA’s Security Industry Promotion Team Senior Manager Noh Yong-hwan highlighted the growing demand for integrated security solutions due to the increasing complexity of security threats. He noted that major global enterprises are rapidly gaining market dominance through mergers, acquisitions, and technology partnerships, reinforcing the need for collaborative security strategies.

By November, the K-Security Alliance had attracted 115 participating companies, aiming to enhance the efficiency of integrated security operations and bolster Korea’s global competitiveness.

Noh outlined key accomplishments of the alliance in 2024:

• 1 Letter of Intent (LOI) signed for security solution adoption
• 2 security certifications obtained
• 3 intellectual property applications filed
• 1 company supported in obtaining a technology-specialized stock listing evaluation
• 3 companies received patent strategy consulting
• 16 companies participated in pre-consulting and IR demo days

He concluded by emphasizing KISA’s ongoing commitment:

"We will continue to support the K-Security Alliance as a driving force for fostering security collaboration and accelerating innovation in the security industry."

Reporter: Kim Young-myung (boan@boannews.com)
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