As global web threats escalate in scale and complexity, South Korean cybersecurity firm F1Security, Inc., is gaining traction as a strategic player in the international defense against digital risk.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, F1Security delivers modular, AI-driven, cloud-native cybersecurity solutions built for today’s borderless digital infrastructure.
Its flagship product, UWSS (Unified Web Security Service), is already supporting organizations in 10 countries—including Japan—and reflects Korea’s growing leadership in export-ready AI security technologies.
UWSS: AI Web Protection Built for a Cloud-First Era
F1Security’s UWSS is a unified web security platform that integrates real-time threat detection, multi-layer protection, and scalable deployment models into one system.
Core Features:
- AI Threat Detection: Uses machine learning to identify and block previously unknown attacks with real-time behavioral analysis.
- Flexible Cloud Architecture: Deployable on-premise or as an on-demand cloud service for adaptable, cost-efficient implementation.
- Multi-Layer Web Protection: Combines tamper prevention, malware blocking, and external attack mitigation into one integrated platform.
Its adaptable structure makes UWSS particularly relevant for SMEs, resellers, and digital service providers navigating both global compliance and evolving cyber risks.
Expanding in Japan Since 2021
F1Security entered the Japanese market in 2021 and has since successfully introduced UWSS to a growing list of mid-sized enterprises and channel partners, including COCOA.
By tailoring its offering to Japan’s security-sensitive enterprise ecosystem, the company has positioned UWSS as a cost-effective yet scalable platform, supported by flexible partnership models such as OEM licensing, PoC pilots, and reseller agreements with competitive margin structures.
Strengthening Global Reach
F1Security has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with D2G Security in Singapore to expand into Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In Vietnam, the company has directly supplied licenses to Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry (IUH) and has also delivered licenses to the PTSC Group through its partner VinaAspire. Furthermore, it has entered into MOUs and partnership agreements with more than ten partners, including UWAY, GSKYGO, and FTI SAGON, to actively expand its presence in the market.
These achievements demonstrate F1Security’s ability to adapt its security model flexibly to regional requirements while maintaining consistent standards and regulatory compliance.
F1Security: Global Standards and Ecosystem Credibility
F1Security has been designated as an Information Protection Professional Service Provider by the Ministry of Science and ICT since 2012, officially recognizing the company as a trusted entity in cybersecurity services.
Additionally, at the Information Security Innovation Award, F1Security received the Minister of Science and ICT Award, with their web firewall ‘F1-WEBCastle’ being highly praised for its effectiveness. This product provides robust security services in both multi-cloud environments and on-premises settings, and has been certified as a rapid verification product for information security solutions.
With active deployments across 10 countries and growing interest from cloud resellers, the company is building a decentralized security network well-suited to the future of AI-secured SaaS.
F1Security is expanding its reach with a growing number of customers worldwide, delivering an AI-powered web security platform designed for the next generation of SaaS environments.
Its flagship solution, UWSS, integrates real-time threat detection, malware blocking, website tamper prevention, and multi-layered protection into a single, unified platform—providing enterprises with an all-in-one security solution across cloud, hybrid, and legacy infrastructures.
F1Security Showcase at Japan IT Week 2025
At Japan IT Week Autumn 2025 (October 22–24, Makuhari Messe), F1Security will demonstrate UWSS live, present local case studies, and provide tailored consulting sessions for potential partners. The company’s booth will also host curated meetings with enterprises and resellers to explore integration, localization, and co-deployment opportunities.
This appearance underscores F1Security’s role not as a newcomer, but as a proven provider ready to scale partnerships and support Japan’s digital transformation with modular, AI-powered infrastructure.
Deepening Presence Through Strategic Partnerships
Backed by over a decade of R&D and a strong track record across Korea’s public and enterprise sectors, F1Security is now accelerating its commitment to the Japanese market through GSMP-supported expansion and ongoing partnerships—aligning its modular, AI-powered infrastructure with the country’s growing demand for agile, cloud-based security solutions.
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