Cited by Gartner in 2016 Hype Cycle for Data Security
Listed as sample vendors for FPE and Database Encryption, Penta Security receives attention for its developments
Seoul, Korea: Penta Security Systems Inc., a leading Web and Data security provider in the Asian-Pacific region, announced that it has been listed as a sample vendor for two technologies, Format Preserving Encryption (FPE) and Database Encryption, in the Gartner 2016 Hype Cycle for Data Security.[1] Each year, Gartner, Inc. publishes visual representations of maturity and adoption of various technologies and applications. It cites vendors that are relevant to business development in the particular field. Within the last year, numerous corporations and entities worldwide have had their data breached. This further highlights the need for data security and encryption technologies.
Database Encryption
In 2016’s Hype Cycle for Data Security, Penta Security was cited as a sample vendor for Database Encryption. Database Encryption is in the early stages of mainstream in terms of maturity. Penta Security’s Head of Planning, Duk Soo Kim stated, “After research and development over the course of many years, we’re pleased to see the technology becoming increasingly prevalent in the market. As the industry continues to develop and mature, we will most certainly be keeping up with the latest in database encryption technology.”
FPE (Format Preserving Encryption)
Additionally, Penta Security was listed under Format Preserving Encryption as a sample vendor. Still largely a new field, FPE allows for encrypted data to maintain its structure with minimal modifications. While previously less utilized, its adoption has become more widespread due to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) establishing secure FPE implementation standards. Regarding this listing in the Hype Cycle, Kim remarked, “Technology and security are constantly changing and being challenged. Therefore, being named as a sample vendor for a technology like FPE confirms that we are implementing technologies taken on by early adapters, not just traditionally utilized.”
Penta Security is a leading vendor for data security solutions, including its encryption solution, D’Amo. By using FPE technology, D’Amo allows for implementation of encryption technology to sensitive data fields without modification to schema in the database environment. With businesses having their data become increasingly more complicated in their mission-critical applications (such as ERP, CRM, HRM), continued attention to data security practices is crucial.
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About Penta Security:
With over 19 years of IT security expertise, Penta Security Systems Inc. (CEO/Founder Seokwoo Lee) is recognized by Frost & Sullivan as 2016’s Asian Cyber Security Vendor of the Year. For more information on Penta Security and its encryption technology, please visit www.pentasecurity.com. For partnership inquiries, please email info@pentasecurity.com.
[1] Gartner, Hype Cycle for Data Security, 2016 by Brian Lowans, July 13, 2016: https://www.gartner.com/doc/3371735/hype-cycle-data-security-