ZIEN, an IoT security convergence company, has proudly announced its recognition as an exceptional cybersecurity firm at the esteemed international hacking competition 'WACON 2023'. The company has been honored with the prestigious Minister's Award by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
The 'WACON 2023', a collaborative effort between the National Assembly ICT Convergence Forum and the Association of Korea Journalists, stands as a prominent cybersecurity gathering led by the private sector. Its primary objective is to cultivate future leaders in cybersecurity and establish robust defense mechanisms.
At the core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, ZIEN offers an XIoT security inspection solution designed to swiftly and accurately detect vulnerabilities, effectively averting security incidents associated with IoT services.
In the previous year, ZIEN achieved remarkable success by securing the Minister's Award from the Ministry of Science and ICT after emerging as the victor in the '2022 Cyber Security Challenge', a Smart Home Hacking Contest. Furthermore, ZIEN's exceptional technical expertise in IoT has resulted in its accreditation as both a venture company and a Hi Seoul company this year.
Youngmin Cho, the CEO of ZIEN, stated, "The growth trajectory of the IoT industry is rapidly expanding," adding, "We will strive to develop various converged security solutions related to IoT, extending our efforts to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and smart world, even in the realm of smart cities.”
Source : CNB Journal