The information technology (IT) security certification corporation 'Raonsecure' announced on the 22nd that it has obtained a grade 1 GS certification from the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) for its mobile virtual keypad solution 'TouchEn mTranskey v5.0,' which applies post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
GS certification is granted to products that meet certain criteria based on evaluations of quality in nine categories, including functionality, reliability, and usability, according to national standards. Grade 1 is the highest level of quality certification, and 'TouchEn mTranskey' has proven its technical stability and excellence through this grade 1 acquisition.
In particular, the acquisition of GS certification grade 1 for 'TouchEn mTranskey' is the first for a virtual keypad solution applying PQC technology. Through this, Raonsecure is expected to further strengthen its position as a leading corporation in PQC.
'TouchEn mTranskey' from Raonsecure effectively prevents the tampering and leakage of important information in mobile environments, supports various forms of keypads such as PIN, QWERTY, and patterns, maximizing user experience. It is currently widely used as a means to prevent the leakage of personal passwords and information in financial transactions and mobile authentication.
'TouchEn mTranskey' features Raonsecure's patented technology 'PQC-based keypad encryption method and system' that enhances defense against traditional attack techniques such as screen capturing, memory hacking, and key input tracking, the company stated.
Lee Jeong-a, CEO of Raonsecure, said, 'The acquisition of GS certification grade 1 has officially proven the technical excellence of 'TouchEn mTranskey' which applies PQC technology. We will continue to enhance security solutions using PQC technology to provide an even safer and more trustworthy certification environment.'