According to IDC, the domestic public cloud service market is 2026 /span>5trillion 1,010It is expected to record KRW 100 million. Especially due to COVID-1919 Due to the pandemic and changes in the social environment, digital transformation, As the way of working, such as face-to-face work, changes, the cloud market is expected to continue to expand. On the other hand, security threats related to the cloud environment are continuously increasing.

Accordingly, we are trying to respond to various security threats by standardizing cloud security regulations for each industry., Cloud security solutions of domestic companies Construction is incomplete. Domestic companies invest only 5% of the entire IT service-related budget in security 15% or more is known to be invested in foreign countries. Compared to the global market, the domestic cloud security market is still in its introductory stage, so it is essential to develop and settle a cloud security solution suitable for the domestic situation, Raising awareness is essential. is.

Astron Security is a security solution specialist that provides optimized security through a comprehensive approach to cloud infrastructure. We met and talked with CEO Geun-Seok Cho of Astron Security, which is creating the safest cyber world based on AI based cloud technology.

What kind of company is Astron Security?

Astron Security is an artificial intelligence-based cloud security solution company founded in 2019. In 2020, we commercialized a security solution that combines cloud API and an agent for the first time in Korea. , Currently, it is the only product in Korea that has it. 'Creating the safest cyber world based on artificial intelligence' as the corporate motto 'AI, Cloud, Security ' We intend to grow into a company that contributes to the development of Korea's technology and the creation of a safe society through technology in three key business areas.

Cloud AI A number of patents related to security not only in Korea but also in the US, Japan, etc. and will continue to apply for technology patents in the future to solidify its image as a cloud security tech company. Also, We have been recognized for our core technology in the field of cloud security 2021 Security Awards Korea Startup Grand Prize at the end of 2022, Cloud Workload Security Solution Grand Prize at the end of 2022, ICT Awarded the Minister of Science and ICT Award for Fund Project.

Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Software sector such as information security industry is the most important field in the future Although it is one of the key industries, Korea has not yet secured enough human resources. Of the 53 employees currently working for the company, 80% are R&D personnel. (Deep Tech) has the aspect of a company, R&D as a centered company. Development, ITTechnology, Manpower in all fields, from planning to marketing, is steadily learning skills in the cloud field.

What is your main business

Due to the great digital transformation, most companies are migrating to the cloud environment. The cloud environment showed remarkable performance improvement in terms of development and deployment speed compared to the on-premise environment, but on the contrary, security risks increased due to the volatility and complexity of the cloud. Currently, the domestic market is exposed to many risks as the introduction of security solutions tailored to cloud characteristics is still incomplete. To keep the cloud environment safe, it is essential to build an optimal integrated cloud solution with various functions.

The cloud is a highly dynamic platform. Since the currently used ones also change quite fluidly, they are complicated and visibility is low. It takes a lot of effort, such as quickly visualizing these things to detect risks and check where the cloud is vulnerable.

Accordingly, Astron Security is providing CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CNS through its cloud security solution ASTRON-CWS. span>and integrated support for essential cloud security functions. Compliance management in one solution, Vulnerability diagnosis and detection, Container security< /span>, In addition to supporting functions such as asset and account authority identification, CDR, a cloud threat detection and response solution, is applied. By doing so, it is possible to detect threats in the cloud environment in advance and to respond preemptively.

Our company's ASTRON-CWS has been recognized for its solution's stability, 2021year span>8months GS certified 1 /span>, Year 2Month CSAP SaaS Standard Tier GS certification 1 and CSAP for the first time in the cloud security industry span>Attained standard grade at the same time.

As the recent security market trend is changing to security as a service-SECaaS(Security as a Service), we are also 6Early New SaaS launch that combines CSPM, CIEM, CDR , etc. ahead of. In addition to SaaS to be released, it is expected to provide security solutions suitable for on-premise environments to help customers build customized security solutions according to their environment. .

Astron Security plans to provide cloud-specific security solutions to customers through continuous technology advancement. and MSP to aggressively expand the domestic market.

What are your future goals

Astron Security is proud to be the most advanced operator in detecting abnormal behavior or signs of hacking based on cloud event logs in Korea. For this purpose, a key function in the field of cloud security, The level of completeness of services such as CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CNS is being further improved.

First of all, the business direction is to solidify its position as an unrivaled leader in the field of cloud security in the Asian market. We are planning to enter Singapore and Japan in the second half of the year, and we are also planning marketing programs in cooperation with various partners.

Technically, AI aims to achieve outstanding results in the field of cloud security. Technology that can block all loopholes that may occur in cloud security, We plan to continuously upgrade to a solution that can find and respond to unspecified threats. is.

The ultimate goal is to make all solutions based on AI 'Super Gap < /span>AI to solidify its position as an AI-based cloud security solution company'. Based on these achievements, within the next 2~3yearsIPO(Initial Public Offering)< span> I wish I could go out. After that, I want to expand into the US and European markets and establish a global presence.