Twelve Korean Cybersecurity Firms to Hold Joint Investor Relations Event

Twelve leading domestic cybersecurity companies announced on November 18 that they will hold a joint investor relations (IR) event to enhance corporate value and expand communication with investors.

The domestic security industry, which has long faced undervaluation compared to the global market, aims to improve capital market perceptions and prove the true value of "K-Security" by leveraging the recent surge in cyber threats and the government's robust cybersecurity policies.

This joint IR event is the largest of its kind, with twelve companies participating: RaonSecure, Monitorlab, Suprema, Sinsiway, Xgate, Inspien, Genian, Fasoo, Hecto Innovation, Hunesion, ICTK, and SGA Solutions. Yuanta Securities will sponsor the event, which will take place on November 24 at the Anchor One Yuanta Securities headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated worldwide, countries such as the United States are placing high value on the technology and future growth potential of security companies. Unicorn companies are emerging one after another, and the market capitalization of global security firms is rapidly increasing. In contrast, despite being one of the few countries with its own proprietary security technologies, Korea continues to receive relatively low market valuations compared to its outstanding technological capabilities and growth potential.

Major security companies have reached a consensus that they must collectively enhance the value of the entire industry, beyond individual achievements. Since last year, they have institutionalized joint IR events to regularly highlight the growth potential of the security industry and the core competitiveness of each company to investors.

Participating companies will present the latest trends in the cybersecurity industry, key business models, technological competitiveness, and growth strategies directly to domestic and international institutional investors. In-depth discussions are also expected on the impact of the recent string of major hacking incidents, as well as the "Comprehensive Government Information Security Policy" announced in October and the overall direction of change within the industry.

Kwon Myungjun, a researcher at Yuanta Securities, stated, "The purpose of the IR event is to effectively communicate the true value and growth potential of domestic security companies, which have been undervalued amid recurring security issues, to investors. It will serve as an opportunity to enhance trust in the overall security industry and for the capital market to rediscover the value of K-Security."

An industry insider commented, "The driving force behind this joint IR event is the shared understanding that the entire industry must grow together, beyond the growth of individual companies. Through ongoing communication with the capital market, we will work to create an investment environment where the Korean security industry can confidently compete in the global market."

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