LG Uplus officially launched its integrated account management solution 'Alphakey,' utilizing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) technology, and will distribute it to customers in various industries including finance, healthcare, and public institutions on the 30th.
Alphakey is LG Uplus's IDaaS (Identity-as-a-Service) that automatically manages employees' account permissions in the cloud-based work environment of corporations using dozens of SaaS (cloud-based software as a service) offerings, strengthening security through post-quantum cryptography and homomorphic encryption. By using Alphakey, it verifies employees' Shinwon to grant access permissions to SaaS services, files, and automatically manages account permissions, such as restricting access for non-privileged users like former employees and those on leave based on updated personnel information.
Alphakey underwent thorough verification for usability and security through beta services conducted for LG Uplus employees last year. As it is directly operated and validated by LG Uplus, a designated institution for critical information and communication infrastructure, it is expected to be utilized in various industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and IT.
Additionally, the post-quantum cryptography technology applied in Alphakey is a next-generation encryption technology that can respond to quantum computing threats, making it strong against hacking attacks that are challenging for existing security technologies. Alphakey has further enhanced security by encrypting user authentication and personal information handling processes using post-quantum cryptography technology.
Starting with the launch of this cloud-based solution, LG Uplus plans to accelerate its entry into the public and financial markets by obtaining the Cloud Service Security Certification (CSAP) from the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) within the year.
Joo Eum-kye, LG Uplus's executive director of wired business, noted, 'Alphakey is the only next-generation integrated account management solution developed based on LG Uplus's security technology capabilities and customer-centered innovation,' and added, 'With the formal launch of Alphakey, we will support customers from corporations preparing for cloud migration to those in finance and public enterprises to establish a more convenient and secure cloud environment.'