Penta Security Systems

What Penta Security Systems does

Penta Security Systems (Penta Security Inc.) is a Seoul-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1997 by Seokwoo Lee, operating across three product pillars: web application and API protection (WAPPLES and the Cloudbric cloud platform including Cloudbric WAF+, Cloudbric Managed Rules, and Cloudbric WMS), data encryption and key management (D.AMO with KMS and Control Center modules, plus MyDiamo), and unified authentication (iSIGN). The company's core technical differentiator is the proprietary COCEPTM detection engine, which uses AI-based logical rules rather than signature lists to identify web attacks; the engine has been independently validated by the Tolly Group at a 91.53% true-positive rate. D.AMO additionally incorporates Hybrid Post-Quantum Cryptography, making Penta Security the first recipient of the Fortress Cybersecurity Awards 2026 Quantum Security category.

Penta Security monetizes through a mix of one-time licenses (WAPPLES appliance and WAPPLES SA), SaaS subscriptions (Cloudbric, Cloudbric Managed Rules, Cloudbric WMS on AWS Marketplace), and subscription/license for D.AMO and iSIGN. Its primary customer segments are enterprises, government agencies, and financial institutions, with PCI DSS v4.0.1, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ICSA, and Common Criteria EAL 4 certifications supporting procurement. WAPPLES is the Korean WAF market leader for 16 consecutive years (since 2009) and the APAC market leader since 2016, protecting 700,000+ websites in 171 countries, while Cloudbric has surpassed 1,100 enterprise customers with 98% overseas.

The company pursues a multi-channel GTM combining AWS Marketplace (one of only eight ISVs globally offering AWS WAF managed rules and an AWS ISV Accelerate participant since March 2024), regional channel partners (RAS Infotech for MENA, PT Prospera for Indonesia), direct enterprise sales, and a dense event and PR cadence. Most recent strategic emphasis is on international expansion via the Beyonders ambassador program (January 2026) and product portfolio extension into authentication (iSIGN Passwordless, 2025) and data masking (Cloudbric Mask, 2025), alongside D.AMO's post-quantum cryptography positioning for the emerging quantum-threat horizon.

Name

Penta Security Systems

Legal name

Penta Security Inc.

Website

https://pentasecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Penta Security Systems is a Seoul-based cybersecurity vendor founded in 1997, providing web application firewall (WAPPLES, Cloudbric), data encryption (D.AMO with post-quantum cryptography), and passwordless authentication (iSIGN) to enterprises, governments, and financial institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

Keywords

• Web application firewall
• Data encryption platform
• Cloud security SaaS
• Passwordless authentication
• API protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cloud Security SaaS (Cloudbric): Cloudbric provides cloud-based security-as-a-service (SECaaS) through subscription plans. Includes Cloudbric Managed Rules (AWS Marketplace subscription), Cloudbric WMS, Cloudbric WAF+ v3.0, and Cloudbric VPN Plus Plan. Revenue grew 156% year-over-year driven by global demand, with 98% of customers overseas.
2. Data Security Platform (D.AMO): On-premises and cloud data encryption platform licensed to enterprises for data-at-rest and data-in-transit protection, incorporating post-quantum cryptography and key management systems.
3. Web Application Firewall (WAPPLES): WAPPLES and WAPPLES SA are appliance-type and software-based WAF/WAAP solutions sold as licenses. WAPPLES has been the Korean market leader for 16 consecutive years since 2009 and APAC market leader since 2016.
4. Authentication Security (iSIGN Passwordless): Unified authentication platform providing OS-level authentication technology with phased implementation, available as subscription or license.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Penta Security Systems develops and sells enterprise cybersecurity products across three domains: web application and API protection (WAPPLES, WAPPLES SA, and the Cloudbric cloud security SaaS platform including Cloudbric WAF+, Cloudbric Managed Rules, and Cloudbric WMS), data encryption (D.AMO platform with KMS and Control Center modules, plus MyDiamo database encryption), and passwordless authentication (iSIGN). The portfolio is delivered as on-premises appliances, cloud SaaS, and AWS Marketplace subscriptions, and targets government agencies, enterprises, and financial institutions needing protection against OWASP Top 10 threats, zero-day attacks, data breaches, and post-quantum cryptography risks.

Product overview

Penta Security Systems offers a comprehensive cybersecurity product portfolio organized across three core technology domains: Web Application Security (WAPPLES, WAPPLES SA, Cloudbric), Data Security (D.AMO platform with KMS and Control Center modules, MyDiamo), and Authentication Security (iSIGN). The Cloudbric cloud security platform serves as a SaaS delivery layer with sub-products including Cloudbric WAF+ (cloud-based WAAP), Cloudbric Managed Rules (AWS WAF integration), and Cloudbric WMS (WAF managed service). The company also provides vertical IoT security solutions for Smart Energy, Smart Factory, and Smart Product Authentication, plus enterprise security solutions including SAP/FPE Security, Unstructured Data Security, and Enterprise Key Management. Products are available as hardware appliances, cloud-based SaaS, and hybrid deployment models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cloudbric: Korea's first cloud security SaaS platform offering web application and API protection (WAAP), including Cloudbric WAF+, Cloudbric Managed Rules, and Cloudbric WMS
• WAPPLES
• D.AMO
• iSIGN
• Beyonders

Products and services

• WAPPLES Intelligent Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solution using proprietary COCEPTM Engine with AI-based logical rules for robust defense against OWASP Top 10 web application security risks and zero-day vulnerabilities with near-zero false positive rates.
• WAPPLES SA Cloud-based Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) service providing the same intelligent threat detection as WAPPLES in a cloud deployment model.
• D.AMO Comprehensive data security platform providing encryption solutions for protecting sensitive data at rest and in transit, supporting enterprise data protection requirements including post-quantum cryptography readiness.
• D.AMO KMS Key Management System as part of the D.AMO data security platform, providing centralized cryptographic key management for enterprise encryption needs.
• D.AMO Control Center Centralized control interface for managing D.AMO encryption policies and monitoring data security across enterprise environments.
• MyDiamo Database encryption solution provided as a separate product/service brand accessible at mydiamo.com for comprehensive database security.
• Cloudbric Korea's first cloud security SaaS platform providing comprehensive Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) including managed rules, bot protection, and DDoS mitigation. Encompasses Cloudbric WAF+, Cloudbric Managed Rules, and Cloudbric WMS.
• Cloudbric WAF+ Cloud-based Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solution using logic-based A.I detection engine for fully managed security against web threats. Recognized in Gartner Market Guide for Cloud WAAP 2023 and ranked No. 1 in Japan's IT Trend for 7 consecutive years.
• Cloudbric Managed Rules Managed security rule group for AWS WAF delivered through AWS Marketplace, providing pre-configured rules for OWASP Top 10, Malicious IP, API, Bot, Tor IP, Anonymous IP, and Protocol Validity protection. Korea's first and one of only eight ISVs worldwide offering AWS WAF managed rules.
• Cloudbric WMS WAF Managed Service SaaS platform for AWS WAF operations providing customized rule set configuration, real-time monitoring, and intuitive security policy management for enterprises lacking dedicated security personnel.
• iSIGN Unified authentication security platform providing passwordless authentication solutions. OS-level unified authentication technology with phased implementation model that resolves compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.
• Cloudbric Mask

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolly Group validated Cloudbric Rule Set with 91.53% true-positive rate vs. competitor average of 50-68%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/penta-security-systems-inc-
• Xx.com/pentasecsystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/pentasecsystems

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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