What Coontec does

Coontec (COONTEC Co., Ltd., 쿤텍) is a South Korea-based AX/DX convergence security specialist founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. The company sells a multi-product security portfolio spanning supply chain security (AEZIZ 3.0, AEZIZ-Binary, and resale of Sonatype, Mend), AI security (ASH agentic security platform, AEZ-N2SF Docs LLM-based classification, SPLX/Zscaler AI Guard), infrastructure and OT security (TGM maritime, TeraGRID honeypot, Claroty), embedded virtualization and security (FastVLabs, SecureALPS, Sysgo PikeOS, TASKING, Rapita RVS, Secure-IC, Penzzer), 5G private networks (NXTCore), and confidential computing (NEXA). Underlying technology is rooted in 17 patents covering in-memory virtual machines, blockchain-based SBOM, white-box cryptography, and side-channel attack countermeasures.

Coontec operates a hybrid business model: (1) proprietary product licensing (perpetual and subscription) for AEZIZ, FastVLabs, ASH, SecureALPS, and TGM; (2) authorized Korean redistribution of roughly a dozen global security and embedded software vendors (Zscaler, Claroty, Sysgo, Sonatype, Mend, Cognyte, Rapita, TASKING, BeyondTrust, Secure-IC, Penzzer, NXTCore); (3) technical consulting and integration services for defense, finance, and public sector projects; and (4) training services through Coontec Academy (KRW 300K half-day / KRW 500K full-day). The go-to-market is enterprise direct sales augmented by channel partners and vertical-specific events (eGISEC, Automotive World Tokyo, Marintec China, K-Aerospace).

The company is privately held, Series A funded in 2025 by H Ventures and N Ventures, with 88 employees as of February 2026 (~77% in R&D and technical support). Named customers include KB Kookmin Bank, ETRI, Kookmin University, Hyundai Mobis, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Current operating geography is Korea, with a coontec-global.com site indicating limited international ambition. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Coontec

Legal name

쿤텍 주식회사 | COONTEC Co., Ltd.

Website

https://coontec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

South Korea-based AX/DX convergence security specialist selling proprietary and partner-resold software across supply chain, AI, OT, embedded, and 5G security to enterprise, defense, financial, and public sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party/Vendor Risk Management (TPRM/VRM) (HDADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH), Control System Cybersecurity for OT (ICS Security, Monitoring, Hardening) (IMAGABAL)

Keywords

• Supply chain security
• Embedded security software
• OT/ICS cybersecurity
• AI security platform
• 5G private networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

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, Operations

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Security Software Licenses: Sale and licensing of proprietary security and virtualization software including AEZIZ (supply chain security), FastVLabs (virtual ECU validation), ASH (AI agent security), AEZ-N2SF Docs, SecureALPS, and TGM. One-time perpetual license or subscription models depending on product.
2. Distribution of Partner Security Solutions: Resale and distribution of international security and embedded software solutions including Zscaler, Claroty, Sysgo (PikeOS), Sonatype, Mend, Cognyte, Rapita, TASKING, BeyondTrust in the Korean market. Revenue generated through authorized reseller agreements and localization/integration services.
3. Coontec Academy Training Services: Training facility rental and educational services at dedicated training center (40 pyeong, max 24 seats) in Seongnam. Half-day sessions (09:00-13:00 or 14:00-18:00) priced at KRW 300,000, full-day at KRW 500,000 (excluding VAT).
4. Technical Consulting and Integration Services: Technical support, implementation consulting, and integration services for security deployments in defense, financial, and public sector projects. Leverages team of 77% R&D and technical support personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coontec develops and sells proprietary AX·DX convergence security software platforms covering supply chain security (SBOM/AI-BOM), AI security, infrastructure/OT security, embedded virtualization and security, attack surface security, and 5G specialized networks. The company also acts as an authorized Korean-market distributor for global security vendors including Zscaler, Claroty, SYSGO (PikeOS), Sonatype, Mend, Rapita, TASKING, Secure-IC, Penzzer, and NXTCore. Additional offerings include the Coontec Academy professional training facility and PlanESG carbon emission data management.

Product overview

Coontec is an AX/DX convergence security specialist company offering a comprehensive portfolio of security and embedded solutions. The company operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with core proprietary products including ASH (AI Agent Security Platform), AEZIZ 3.0 (Supply Chain Security), AEZ-N2SF Docs (AI Document Classification), SPLX (AI Supply Chain Security), TeraGRID/TGM (Cyber Deception/Maritime Security), FastVLabs (Embedded Virtualization), Cyber Hawk Eye (OSINT), SecureALPS (Embedded Security), NXTCore (5G Networks), and NEXA (Confidential Computing). The portfolio also includes partner/reseller products such as Zscaler AI Guard, Mend, Sonatype Nexus Repository, Claroty, Rapita RVS, PikeOS, TASKING Toolchain, Penzzer, and Secure-IC. Additionally, Coontetec Academy provides professional training services, and PlanESG offers ESG carbon management solutions. The solutions span supply chain security, AI security, infrastructure/OT security, embedded virtualization and security, attack surface security, 5G specialized networks, and private data connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEZIZ (이지즈): SDLC-based supply chain security management solution providing integrated open-source, binary, and repository vulnerability management and SBOM generation.
• ASH (Agentic Security Harness)
• AEZ-N2SF Docs
• FastVLabs
• TeraGRID
• TGM (TeraGRID Maritime)
• SecureALPS
• NEXA
• PlanESG

Products and services

• AEZIZ 3.0 SDLC-based supply chain security management all-in-one platform supporting open source, binary, AI model, SBOM, and repository security management across the entire software development lifecycle.
• AEZIZ-Binary Binary vulnerability analysis tool that automatically identifies open source components, licenses, sensitive information, and known vulnerabilities in archives, disk images, and firmware without source code.
• ASH (Agentic Security Harness) Enterprise AI Agent Security Platform providing AI-BOM based supply chain verification, runtime protection, AI Agent behavior analytics, AI Kill Chain tracking, and governance across the AI Agent lifecycle.
• AEZ-N2SF Docs AI-based document security level automatic classification platform that classifies public institution documents per national network security system (N2SF) standards using LLM inference, providing applicable laws and decision rationale.
• Zscaler AI Guard AI security threat real-time detection and blocking solution for enterprise AI environments. Detects and blocks Prompt Injection, Jailbreak, Data Leakage, Toxic Conversation, and other AI-specific threats with bidirectional detection.
• SPLX End-to-end AI supply chain security platform providing automated red team testing, real-time runtime guardrails, and governance/compliance to ensure AI system safety and reliability throughout the AI lifecycle.
• TGM (TeraGRID Maritime) Ship cyber resilience integrated platform supporting IACS UR E26/E27 compliance with OT/IT integrated monitoring, threat detection, incident response automation, and classification society certification.
• TeraGRID Honeypot-based cyber deception technology solution that creates Shadow Networks within minutes to detect sophisticated attackers and internal malicious actors that existing security solutions miss.
• Claroty OT/ICS security monitoring solution providing asset visibility, threat detection, and secure remote access for industrial control system environments with communication protocol analysis and vulnerability database.
• FastVLabs ISS-based Level 4 virtualization solution for virtual ECU development and verification. Enables software execution and testing without hardware dependencies, supporting multi-architecture binary translation for various SoC architectures.
• RVS (Rapita Verification Suite) On-target software verification platform for critical embedded systems including Rapi Test (requirements-based testing), Rapi Cover (coverage analysis including MC/DC), Rapi Time (WCET analysis), and Rapi Task (scheduling visualization).
• PikeOS (SYSGO) Separation kernel-based RTOS and hypervisor for embedded systems supporting ISO 26262 ASIL D, DO-178C DAL A, IEC 61508 SIL 4, and Common Criteria EAL 5+ certifications, enabling mixed-criticality integration on a single platform.
• TASKING Toolchain Integrated toolchain providing end-to-end embedded solutions from development to V&V including VX-toolset compiler, BlueBox debugger, and LDRA testing tools supporting ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, and ISO 21434 compliance.
• Penzzer Penetration testing and fuzzing integrated security solution for fast and efficient product security testing. Supports CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, and infotainment system vulnerability detection with ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.
• Cyber Hawk Eye (Cognyte) OSINT-based threat intelligence collection and analysis platform. Collects and analyzes threat information from surface web, deep web, and dark web through modular solutions supporting multi-language data analysis.
• SecureALPS Firmware and key management security solution for embedded environments providing anti-tampering, white-box cryptography, secure boot, and RASP technologies to protect embedded firmware and key security.
• Secure-IC Side-channel analysis based embedded security internalization solution providing protection, evaluation, services, and certification for embedded systems and IoT devices, including Securyzr, Laboryzr, and Expertyzr products.
• NXTCore 3GPP-supported 5G specialized network all-in-one package including 5G core, small cells, and SIM cards. Supports EPC and core in single software package enabling both 5G and LTE with internal installation, dedicated network, cloud, and multi-site deployment options.
• NEXA TEE-based Confidential VM platform for Job (collaborative work) management using AMD SEV-SNP. Enables collaboration where verified delegates perform computations in isolation and exchange only necessary computation results without exposing original data or models.
• Mend Digital signature-based open source integrated management solution that quickly and accurately identifies open source security vulnerabilities through SaaS-based real-time vulnerability database, supporting DevSecOps automation.
• Sonatype Nexus Repository Enterprise-grade binary artifact management platform that manages, stores, and deploys software applications, AI/ML models, and components at scale with trusted artifact repository capabilities.
• PlanESG ESG carbon emission data management solution enabling easy ESG data management for companies without background knowledge, providing data-based core technology for climate change response and carbon emission tracking.
• Coontec Academy (Training Facility Rental & Professional Education Services) On-site training facility in Seongnam providing hands-on education for IT security and meeting facility rentals. Half-day sessions KRW 300,000, full-day sessions KRW 500,000 (excluding VAT).

Quantifiable outcome

• FastVLabs reduces testing time by approximately 66% compared to hardware-based testing through 24/7 automated validation environment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability15 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZscalercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 May 2026Coontec established an official Authorized Reseller Partnership with Zscaler (May 2026) to distribute Zscaler cloud security platform and AI Guard products in the Korean market. Coontec will provide sales, introduction consulting, and technical support tailored to domestic enterprise customers. The partnership enables Coontec to address cloud transition, remote/hybrid work security, SaaS and internet access security needs. Zscaler AI Guard provides real-time detection and blocking of Prompt Injection, Jailbreak, Data Leakage and other AI-related threats.
• Kookmin University Defense Technology Protection Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Coontec signed an MOU with Kookmin University's Defense Technology Protection Research Institute (February 2026) for technology research and exchange cooperation in SW defense technology security. Key areas include: joint R&D in SW defense technology security, code anti-tampering technology advancement, defense security personnel training, and regular technical exchange seminars. Combines Coontec's anti-tampering technology with Kookmin University's side-channel attack defense technology.
• Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Coontec and ETRI jointly developed the core security module for Open RAN monitoring technology (November 2025). The project, supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and IITP, develops a security platform for intelligent Open RAN. Coontec and ETRI developed core function modules for efficiently collecting, analyzing, and visualizing multi-layer data in cloud Open RAN environments. Patents are pending for the core technology structure domestically and internationally.
• Korea Register (KR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoontec and Korean Register (KR) are co-developing the next-generation 'KR-CyberOne' ship cyber resilience integrated platform. KR is Korea's leading ship classification society. The partnership aims to pre-emptively address strengthening international maritime security regulations. Coontec-TGM's XDR capabilities combined with KR's maritime expertise. Coontec participated in Marintec China 2025 with KR showcasing KR-Tester and CyberOne.
• SYSGOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec is the official Korean distributor for SYSGO PikeOS RTOS and hypervisor, and ELinOS embedded Linux products. SYSGO is a German company (part of Thales Group) providing safety-certified real-time operating systems and hypervisors for mission-critical embedded applications with certifications including ISO 26262 ASIL D, DO-178C DAL A, IEC 61508 SIL 4, and CC EAL 5+.
• ClarotycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec is the authorized Korean distributor for Claroty's OT/ICS/XIoT security solutions. Claroty provides asset visibility, threat detection, and secure remote access for industrial control environments. Coontec holds the most customer implementations in the Korean OT/ICS security market. Claroty serves over 600 global customers.
• MendcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Mend (formerly Whitesource) open source security vulnerability management solutions in the Korean market. Mend is the global leader in open source management with over 900 customers worldwide since its founding in 2011, offering digital signature-based open source integration management.
• SonatypecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Sonatype Nexus Repository solutions in the Korean market. Sonatype Nexus Repository provides centralized binary artifact management supporting npm, Maven, Docker, Hugging Face, PyPI, and other package ecosystems. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies (70%), with millions of users globally.
• CognytecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Cognyte's Cyber Hawk Eye OSINT threat intelligence platform in the Korean market. Cognyte is a global leader in investigative analytics software with operations in 100+ countries and hundreds of customers using their solutions for national security threat identification.
• Rapita SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Rapita Verification Suite (RVS) for embedded software verification in the Korean market. RVS includes Rapi Test, Rapi Cover (MC/DC coverage), Rapi Time (WCET analysis), and Rapi Task for scheduling visualization, supporting DO-178C and ISO 26262 certification.
• TASKING KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes TASKING toolchain solutions in the Korean defense sector. TASKING provides integrated compiler, debugger (BlueBox), and testing (LDRA) toolchain for safety-critical embedded software development. Supports ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, ISO 21434. Coontec's proprietary technology and defense sector expertise combine synergistically with TASKING's integrated toolchain.
• Secure-ICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Secure-IC's embedded security solutions in the Korean market. Secure-IC provides end-to-end cyber security solutions for embedded systems and IoT including Securyzr (PQC-supported security lifecycle management), Laboryzr (security evaluation tools), and Expertyzr (security certification consulting). Supports CC, FIPS140-3, ISO21434, IEC62443.
• We-Fuzz (Penzzer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes Penzzer fuzzing/pentest integrated security solutions developed by We-Fuzz in the Korean market. Penzzer provides unified product security testing supporting fuzzing and pentesting for automotive (CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, infotainment), IoT, and medical devices with ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.
• BeyondTrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes BeyondTrust's zero-trust identity-based security solutions in the Korean market. BeyondTrust was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management for 7 consecutive years. Supports enterprise PAM, remote access, and password security.
• ClarotycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoontec collaborates with Claroty's Team82 threat intelligence research team. Team82 published the 2026 CPS Attack Trends report analyzed by Coontec, providing strategic threat intelligence for OT security customers in Korea.
• NXTCore (엔엑스티코어)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoontec distributes NXTCore 5G private network solutions. NXTCore provides 3GPP-compliant 5G & LTE network core with integrated EPC and core in a single software package supporting 4G to 5G transition. Offers all-in-one packages including 5G core server, small cells, cloud, and SIM for enterprise 5G private network deployment.
• SPLX (AI Security)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSPLX was acquired by Zscaler in 2025 and its AI security capabilities have been integrated into Zscaler AI Guard. Coontec had an existing AI security partnership with SPLX before Zscaler's acquisition, which now continues through the Zscaler authorized reseller partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AhnLab: Korea's largest domestic cybersecurity company offering antivirus, endpoint, network, and cloud security across consumer and enterprise. Operates broadly in the same Korean security market but at significantly larger scale and breadth, representing the entrenched incumbent Coontec must displace for enterprise wallet share.
• Zscaler: Global cloud security leader (Zero Trust SASE, ZIA, ZPA, AI Guard) that Coontec became an authorized Korean reseller for in May 2026. Comparable as a strategic distribution partner whose global brand and product breadth both enable Coontec's AI/cloud security practice and pose a vendor-bypass risk.
• Claroty: Global OT/ICS/XIoT cybersecurity leader serving 600+ enterprise customers across manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. Functions as both Coontec's primary OT distribution partner in Korea and a broader incumbent whose xDome/Medigate/Edge platforms compete with Coontec's TGM in the maritime OT niche.

Emerging players

• Cyera: AI-era data security platform providing data discovery, classification, and AI governance for enterprises using LLMs and AI agents. Directly comparable to Coontec's ASH and AEZ-N2SF Docs AI security positioning, though focused more narrowly on AI data security rather than the full agent lifecycle.

Direct peers

• Igloo Security (이글루시큐리티): Korean enterprise security company providing network, endpoint, and integrated security platforms to Korean enterprises and public sector. Comparable as a Korean enterprise security specialist selling proprietary converged security software with similar target verticals (finance, public sector, defense-adjacent).
• Nozomi Networks: Global OT/ICS and IoT cybersecurity vendor providing asset visibility, threat detection, and vulnerability management for industrial control environments. Directly comparable to Coontec's TGM and Claroty distribution line — both sell OT security to regulated critical infrastructure customers, with Nozomi representing the global specialist competitor.
• Fasoo: Korean document-centric data and DRM security vendor serving enterprise and government with proprietary software. Directly comparable as a Korean B2B security specialist with proprietary IP, government/regulated-vertical customer base, and similar mid-size employee footprint in the same Korean enterprise security market.
• S2W (S2W Lab): Korean cybersecurity specialist combining AI-driven threat intelligence with supply chain and dark web monitoring. Comparable as a Korean-headquartered specialty cybersecurity vendor selling proprietary security IP to enterprise and government customers, with a similar Series-stage profile and AI/security convergence thesis.
• Sonatype: US-based supply chain security vendor (Nexus Repository, Nexus Lifecycle) that Coontec distributes in Korea and competes against via its own AEZIZ SBOM platform. Directly comparable on SBOM, binary artifact management, and software supply chain risk — making them both a partner and head-to-head competitor.
• Secui (시큐아이): Korean network security vendor offering firewalls, IPS, DDoS protection, and managed security services to carriers, government, and large enterprises. Comparable as a Korean network/infrastructure security specialist with similar regulated-vertical go-to-market and product breadth spanning proprietary plus partner technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coontec2025
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@COONTEC_Official
• Facebookfacebook.com/coonteckorea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coonteckr
• Instagraminstagram.com/coontec_official

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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