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Press releaseZigbang and KT Partner to Strengthen Smart Home Network Security

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Zigbang has partnered with KT to expand secure smart home network solutions, as new regulations tighten standards for in-unit network protection in residential buildings.


Koreaโ€™s revised smart home regulations, effective from July 2022, require network separation in all newly approved housing developments. The move aims to enhance cybersecurity in response to increasing vulnerabilities in home IoT systems.


The partnership aims to improve home network security across both new and existing apartment buildings. The companies will co-develop technologies for intelligent network systems and scale deployment throughout the residential market.


Zigbangโ€™s smart home platform, widely used across Korea, includes end-to-end encryption, app-layer protection, and real-time system management to defend against digital threats. KTโ€™s VPN-based network separation technology will be integrated into Zigbangโ€™s system and is set to debut this July at the Remarkvill officetel complex in Busan, developed by KT Estate.


The companies will also offer cost-effective security upgradesโ€”such as traffic filtering and unauthorized device blockingโ€”for older buildings equipped with Zigbangโ€™s solutions.


Looking ahead, Zigbang plans to embed KTโ€™s security modules into its next-generation platform, enabling real-time monitoring and remote management via the Zigbang Smart Home app.


โ€œThis partnership brings KTโ€™s 20 years of network security experience into the home IoT space,โ€ said Min Hye-byung, Senior Vice President at KTโ€™s Enterprise Service DX Division. โ€œTogether, we aim to create safer living environments.โ€


โ€œZigbang has long provided secure home networks through proprietary technologies, along with maintenance services to address evolving cyber threats,โ€ said Lee Byung-soo, Head of Domestic Smart Home Business at Zigbang. โ€œThis collaboration not only ensures compliance with regulatory standards but also improves the quality of life for residents.โ€


Zigbang entered the smart home market in 2022 after acquiring Samsung SDSโ€™s home IoT division. Its smart locks and wall pads are now available in markets including Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. In partnership with Samsung Electronics, Zigbang also launched the worldโ€™s first UWB smart door lock compatible with Samsung Pay.



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