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History

This is the path that KSIGN has been on since 1999.
As a leading domestic authentication and security company, KSIGN's growth continues to this day.
Here is a professionally rephrased English version of the provided information, maintaining localized nuances.

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2025

Apr.
  • Be awarded a contract for the 2025 Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) pilot transition project in the energy sector

Mar.
  • Attained CC certification for KSignAccess v5.0

2024

Aug.
  • Attained CC certification for KSignSecureDB V3.7

Mar.
  • Appointed Koo Ja-Dong and Choi Hyun-Choel as Co-CEOs

2023

Oct.
  • Relocated to the new Gwacheon headquarters

  • Selected as the encryption solution provider for the Next-Generation National Pension Information System

Sep.
  • Developed a prototype of a BAS platform specialized for next-generation intelligent transportation systems

Aug.
  • Selected as the encryption solution provider for the Next-Generation KICS System (structured and unstructured data encryption)

2022

Jun.
  • Selected for KISA’s project to build a cybersecurity vulnerability analysis dataset

  • Selected for KISA’s project to build a cybersecurity threat profiling dataset

Apr.
  • Selected as the contractor for the Public MyData Blockchain Platform Project by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security

Mar.
  • Attained CC certification for KSignAccess V4.1

2021

Nov.
  • Developed a decentralized identity-based community operation system

  • Selected for the national project to develop security services for remote work environments

  • Selected for the military-wide antivirus maintenance project by the Ministry of National Defense

Oct.
  • Selected as the contractor for the enhancement of the MPKI-based electronic signature system for the Ministry of National Defense

  • Selected for national R&D project to enhance security in Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS)

Apr.
  • Participated in the KISA project to build a cybersecurity incident and malware dataset

  • Selected for Phase 3 of the electronic certificate issuance and distribution system project by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security

2020

Dec.
  • Selected as the contractor for the development of the Defense Acquisition Information System

  • Attained CC certification for the database encryption solution 'KSignSecureDB V3.6'

Jul.
  • Completed the enhancement of the certificate issuance system for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Selected for the Ministry of National Defense project to establish a military-wide malware analysis system

Apr.
  • Launched 'WizChain v1.0', a blockchain-based platform

2019

Nov.
  • Deployed DB encryption for KERIS’s next-generation local administration and finance information system

Oct.
  • Selected for the Ministry of National Defense’s project to establish an integrated user information management and SSO system across the armed forces

Jul.
  • Selected as the contractor for the performance enhancement project of the Military Message System (MMS)

  • Contract Signed for the redevelopment of the Cloud-based Building Administration System with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Mar.
  • Selection as the contractor for the Smart City Convergence Security Project

  • Contract signed with Vietnam's PLV Company, marking an entry into the copyright technology market

Jan.
  • Attained CC certification for the integrated authentication solution 'KSignAccess'

2018

Aug.
  • Launched the 'Touchxwallet,' a virtual currency hardware wallet based on Fido technology.

Jun.
  • Entered into an international child sponsorship agreement with the Korea Foundation for International Children's Cultural Exchange.

May.
  • Released the CTV integrated management solution 'KAMOS for CCTV.'

  • Selected as a contractor for copyright technology Research and Development (R&D) commercialization support project.

2017

Oct.
  • Selected as one of the top 50 companies in the security sector by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Electronic Government.

May.
  • May Merged with Saint Security, acquiring KSIGN.

Apr.
  • Became the first domestic security company to obtain the 'IoT Protocol International Standard (OpenID Connect).'

  • Merged with SC Techwon.

2016

Oct.
  • Attained CC certification for the Key Management Solution 'KSignKMS.'

Jun.
  • Selected as a contractor for the Cloud-Based Personal Information Bank Demonstration Project.

May.
  • Signed an MOU with Monitor Lab for collaboration in the Single Sign-On (SSO) field.

2015

Mar.
  • 'KSignSecureDB,' an encryption solution, awarded the 1st Korea Software Quality Award.

Aug.
  • Selected as an Innovative Small and Medium-sized Business (Inno-Biz).

Jun.
  • Attained CC certification for the System Account Management Solution 'KAMOS.'

2014

Nov.
  • KSIGN listed on the KOSDAQ stock market.

  • Received recognition from the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning for outstanding achievements in national research and development projects.

Jul.
  • Included in Gartner's Hyper Cycle for Privacy.

  • Included in Gartner's Hyper Cycle for Data and Collaboration Security.

2013

Dec.
  • Received commendation from the Minister of Science, ICT, and Future Planning for contributing to the development of the software industry.

Nov.
  • Launched 'KSignSecureDB for SAP,' an encryption solution for SAP.

Jul.
  • Contract signed with Japan's Starcom for entry into the Japanese encryption solutions market.

2012

Nov.
  • Achieved KRW 15 billion in revenue in the encryption sector.

Oct.
  • Launched the 'KAMOS' System Account Management Solution.

Jan.
  • Jointly developed 'Smart Channel Technology' with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).

  • Recognized as an outstanding job creator by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

2011

Nov.
  • Launched the 'KSignWizsign' mobile authentication solution.

Oct.
  • Exported 'KSignSecureDB' encryption solution to the Customs Authority of Ecuador.

Jul.
  • Obtained a patent for encryption technology for 'KSignSecureDB for SAP.'

Mar.
  • Signed an international child sponsorship agreement with UNICEF.

2010

Nov.
  • Recognized by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy for contributions to the practical application of new technology.

May.
  • 'KSignSecureDB' encryption solution obtained GS certification

Mar.
  • Selected as a joint research institution for the development of 'Smart Electronic Wallet' with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).

Jan.
  • Developed 'Universal SSO Technology' for the Small and Medium Business Administration.

2009

Jun.
  • Developed 'Index Encryption System' with support from industry-academia collaborative technology development.

2008

Dec.
  • 'KSignSecureDB' encryption solution passed the National Intelligence Service's security compliance test.

Oct.
  • 'KSignAccess' integrated authentication solution passed the National Intelligence Service's security compliance test.

Sep.
  • 'KSignAccess' integrated authentication solution obtained GS certification

2007

Dec.
  • 'KSignSecureDB' encryption solution obtained GS certification.

Oct.
  • Selected as an excellent company in the e-business category by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy.

2005

Nov.
  • Appointment of Mr. Choi Seoung Rag as CEO.

May.
  • Selected as a developer for home network security technology projects.

2004

Aug.
  • 'KSignCASE' public certification/segment encryption solution selected as a world-class product by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy.

  • 'KSignCASE' public certification/segment encryption solution selected as an IT hit product by the Digital Times.

  • 'KSignCASE' public certification/segment encryption solution selected as a product for administrative information protection.

2002

Nov.
  • 'KSignPKI' public certification/segment encryption solution awarded the IR52 Jang Young Shil Award.

May.
  • 'KSignPKI' public certification/segment encryption solution selected as a product for public certification by the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute.

Jan.
  • KSIGN dominates the public PKI market for the second consecutive year.

2001

Dec.
  • Received an award for outstanding cooperation from the Korea Institute of Computer Science.

Nov.
  • 'KSignPKI' public certification/segment encryption solution selected for administrative information protection by the National Intelligence Service.

2000

Dec.
  • Released the 'KSignPKI' public certification and segment encryption solution.

Aug.
  • Established sisterhood with the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology's information security club, 'KANSSecurity.'

  • Recognized by the Korea Industrial Technology Promotion Association as a corporate-affiliated research institute.

Jun.
  • KSIGN received the Presidential Commendation for contributions to the advancement of national social information technology.

1999

Nov.
  • Founded KSIGN Co., Ltd.