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Korean security industry pushes AI deployment as M&A gains momentum

Korean security companies are stepping up AI-related moves as the global security market reshapes around AI. East Security is launching an endpoint detection and response product linked to LG AI Research’s K-EXAONE model and signed an MOU with FuriosaAI. Theori supplied an AI-based penetration-testing tool to Woori Financial Group, and Cluocus is accelerating AI security efforts. M&A is also emerging, with Nets acquiring API security firm Softfreak.

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Netz acquires control of Softfreak, expands integrated identity security

Netz, a company specialising in IAM and SSO, said on Aug. 11 it has completed the acquisition of API security specialist Softfreak. Netz plans to combine Softfreak’s API security, access control and AI capabilities with its existing IAM and SSO business to speed development of a next-generation identity security platform. It aims to expand protection beyond users to non-human identities such as machines, service accounts and AI agents.

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AI drives faster vulnerability patching as AI-native security evolves

As artificial intelligence is rapidly adopted in cybersecurity, security patching practices across the tech industry are changing, with patch releases growing faster and larger than before. Microsoft rolled out its biggest-ever security patch after using AI to detect code vulnerabilities. The United States introduced a new coordination framework called Gold Eagle to speed detection, prioritisation and patching for critical infrastructure. Companies also launched AI-native security platforms, initiatives and services across cloud, operations and vulnerability testing.