KISA Offers Free Consulting for Cryptographic Module Verification Testing to Small Businesses

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced on the 12th that it is accepting applications for free consulting on cryptographic module verification testing and evaluation for small and medium-sized enterprises preparing for cryptographic module verification, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Intelligence Service.

Cryptographic module verification is a system that verifies the stability and implementation compliance of cryptographic modules to protect data communicated within national and public institutions. To use cryptography-related products on national and public networks, it is mandatory to install verified modules.

KISA supports strengthening cryptographic technology capabilities by providing customized consulting for each company, including cryptographic module design and implementation education and pre-preparation of testing and evaluation materials, to alleviate the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises developing cryptographic modules.

In particular, KISA plans to provide cryptographic module samples embedded with submission guides and test codes for some algorithm-specific test requirements to help develop cryptographic modules easily and quickly and improve their completeness.

In fact, beneficiary companies last year responded in a survey that they experienced a reduction of about one year in development time and approximately 100 million KRW in costs for cryptographic module development. Additionally, all beneficiary companies have completed verification applications and are currently undergoing preliminary and pre-review stages.

This year, participation opportunities are expanded to include not only companies without cryptographic module verification experience but also those with prior verification experience facing difficulties due to manpower shortages or budget cuts.

Applications are open until the 25th.

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