ZIENYoung-min Cho, CEO of ZIEN Inc., a company specializing in IoT and XIoT security, will deliver a presentation titled “IoT Security Innovation: Device Identification and Anomaly Detection” at the 24th World Security Expo (SECON 2025) and the 13th e-Government Solution Fair (eGISEC 2025), taking place from April 19 to 21 at KINTEX in Ilsan, South Korea.
SECON & eGISEC, the largest integrated security exhibition in Asia, serves as a platform for showcasing the latest global and domestic security technologies and market trends. Celebrating its 24th year, the event brings together security professionals, public institutions, and industry leaders from around the world.
In his keynote, ZIEN CEO Young-min Cho will analyze the latest cyber threat trends targeting IoT environments and present real-world use cases, along with specific strategies and solutions to counteract evolving attack vectors. Emphasizing the growing risk posed by everyday IoT devices—including smart home appliances, industrial sensors, and medical equipment—he will highlight the urgent need for innovation in identification and anomaly detection technologies.
“With the rapid proliferation of IoT devices across both personal and industrial domains, new types of vulnerabilities are constantly emerging,” Cho stated. “Because these devices rely on internet connectivity, they are particularly vulnerable to attacks. A compromised device may result not only in service disruption, but also in privacy breaches, data leaks, or even physical safety risks.”
Cho underscores that the foundation of IoT security lies in accurate device identification and continuous monitoring. During his talk, he will introduce Z-Sentinel and Z-IoT as ZIEN’s key solutions in tackling these challenges.
Z-Sentinel, ZIEN’s AI-based zero-trust IoT security platform, features an agentless architecture that enables automatic device identification without requiring software installation. Leveraging AI-driven analysis, Z-Sentinel detects real-time threats by identifying anomalous behavior and analyzing network-level vulnerabilities. The platform continuously monitors device activity, learns normal communication patterns, and automatically blocks abnormal traffic, alerting administrators in real time.
Z-IoT is ZIEN’s firmware-level automated vulnerability assessment tool for XIoT devices. Designed to identify security flaws embedded in device firmware, Z-IoT enables manufacturers and enterprises to detect vulnerabilities before products are released, helping to prevent potential security incidents and improve product reliability.
“As organizations face new and complex cybersecurity challenges in the age of hyper-connected IoT environments, ZIEN is committed to delivering advanced solutions that enable our customers to stay one step ahead,” said Cho. “Through continuous innovation, we aim to help build a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem.”
Visitors to SECON & eGISEC 2025 can explore ZIEN’s latest security innovations and experience live demonstrations of Z-Sentinel and Z-IoT at Hall 5, Booth V005. On-site security experts will provide tailored consultations, and event attendees can receive complimentary gifts by participating in an on-site survey.
Source: The Korea Economic Monthly