[Penta Inside] Celebrating 10 Years of Cloudbric
Celebrating 10 Years of Cloudbric
Hello! We are Penta Security, a security company based on cryptographic technology.
On January 15, 2025, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Cloudbric, Penta Security’s cloud security SaaS platform. To mark this milestone, we’ve prepared a brief summary of Cloudbric’s journey from its beginnings to today. Discover how Cloudbric has become a leader in Korea’s SECaaS(Security as a Service) market and gained widespread recognition globally!
2015: Global Launch of Cloud-Based Web Security SaaS, Cloudbric WAF+
As the global cloud market expanded, so did the demand for cloud security solutions. In 2015, Penta Security anticipated this trend and introduced Cloudbric WAF+, Korea’s first web security SaaS, to the global market.
Cloudbric WAF+ allows companies to quickly enhance their web security by simply updating DNS settings—no need for additional agents or modules. This all-in-one platform provides essential services like web firewalls, malicious bot mitigation, DDoS protection, threat IP blocking, and SSL/TLS certificates. Its user-friendly dashboard makes it easy for anyone to monitor website security, even without expertise in cybersecurity.
Since its debut, Cloudbric WAF+ has received international recognition. In 2015, it was named a National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) Champion, and in 2016, it won the SC Award Europe for “Best SME Security Solution.” By 2019, just four years after its launch, it had over 13,000 users across 53 countries.
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Launch of Cloudbric WMS for Simplified Security Management
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in remote work and accelerated cloud adoption across industries. However, managing web firewalls offered by cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure posed challenges for many organizations.
To address this, Penta Security introduced Cloudbric WMS, a platform that simplifies the operation and management of Cloud Service Provider (CSP) WAFs. With Cloudbric WMS, even non-experts can easily configure and monitor security policies tailored to their needs. It ensures smooth operation of CSP WAFs without requiring dedicated security personnel.
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Additionally, Penta Security is not only one of the seven Independent Software Vendors (ISV) worldwide, offering managed rules for AWS WAF, but also the only ISV to enable the Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) model by integrating managed rules with AWS WAF. Managed Rules for AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) are a set of rules written, curated, and managed by AWS Marketplace Sellers, available for subscription on the AWS Marketplace to provide immediate security for web applications or APIs against web threats.
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Strengthening Threat Intelligence and Collaboration
As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, sharing and updating threat intelligence is critical. In 2021, Cloudbric joined C-TAS, a threat information-sharing system operated by Korea’s Internet & Security Agency (KISA). This partnership enhanced Threat DB, our threat intelligence platform, and improved our ability to provide advanced security services through machine learning-driven analysis.
In 2022, we further expanded our collaboration by joining the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit founded by major global security companies such as McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, and Fortinet. Through these alliances, we share threat intelligence and work closely with partners worldwide to combat escalating cyber threats.
2022: Expanding to B2C with Cloudbric VPN
In 2022, Penta Security ventured into the B2C market by launching Cloudbric VPN. This service ensures user privacy and security by hiding locations, activities, and other sensitive data, enabling secure and anonymous online browsing.
Powered by our extensive expertise in security, Cloudbric VPN offers a secure internet experience built on advanced algorithms. Within just a year of its release, the service surpassed 200,000 downloads, and by 2024, it had over 1.3 million users worldwide.
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Flying around the world, Cloudbric
From web security SaaS like Cloudbric WAF+ to tools for managing CSP WAF policies, ZTNA solutions, security apps, and threat intelligence platforms, Cloudbric offers comprehensive security services. As a SaaS solution, it provides top-tier security without requiring hardware installation, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes.
As of 2025, Cloudbric serves more than 900 corporate clients across 150 countries. To mark its 10th anniversary, Penta Security is focusing on expanding SaaS security services in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, continuing our mission to lead the global cybersecurity industry.
Looking ahead, Penta Security remains committed to creating a safer future for everyone through the proven reliability and quality of Cloudbric.