Yoonsung Bang, CEO of UMV

Message from the CEO

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, UMV provides advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect valuable business assets and ensure business continuity.

UMV's mission is clear: to provide the best defense system so every organization can proactively prevent and respond to cyber risk. Security must be the essential foundation for business success.

UMV's security professionals and researchers continuously develop new ways to protect customers from emerging threats and unauthorized access. UMV will join you on the journey toward a safer, stronger digital world.

Yoonsung Bang, CEO, UMV Co., Ltd.

Company History

UMV's 19-year journey built on technology and trust

  1. 2008 UMV founded Learn more
    • UMV Co., Ltd. established
    • UMV Inc. (short for Ultimate Monitoring Vanguard)
  2. 2010 ShellMonitor launched Learn more
    • Web shell detection solution “ShellMonitor 1.0” launched
    • Integrated with and supplied to AhnLab security monitoring services
    • Deployment completed at KT
  3. 2011-2012 ShellMonitor certified Learn more
    • ShellMonitor 1.6 received GS and CC certification (EAL2)
  4. 2013 Rebranding and ForgeryMonitor launch Learn more
    • ShellMonitor rebranded as WSS (Web Server Safeguard) ShellMonitor
    • WSS ForgeryMonitor launched
    • Deployment completed at Samsung SDS
  5. 2014 WSS Cloud launched Learn more
    • Received the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning Award for technical excellence
    • WSS ShellMonitor 2.5 received GS and CC certification (EAL2)
    • WSS ShellMonitor Cloud launched to support cloud security environments
    • Deployment completed at Hanwha S&C
  6. 2015-2019 WSS ShellMonitor launched on AWS and international business began Learn more
    • WSS ShellMonitor expands internationally
    • Solution launched on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Exported to and entered the Japanese IDC market
    • Signed a product supply MOU with Malaysian SI company Heitech Padu
    • Deployments completed at major financial and enterprise customers, including Lotte Innovate and NH NongHyup Bank
  7. 2020 Rebranding and WARSS launch Learn more
    • Rebranded as WSS On-Premise and WSS Cloud
    • WARSS website defacement detection and restoration solution officially launched
    • Established extensive domestic and international references, including BC Card, Shinsegae I&C, Toyota, and major public institutions
  8. 2022 Türkiye subsidiary opened Learn more
    • UMV Yazılım established in Türkiye
    • Deployment at Kyobo Life Insurance
  9. 2023 Kazakhstan subsidiary opened Learn more
    • UMV Kaz established in Kazakhstan
    • Deployments at LS, Hanwha Life, and Hana TI
  10. 2025 AG Tech MOU signed Learn more
    • Signed a strategic MOU with Kazakhstan IT specialist AG Tech to expand in Central Asia
  11. 2026 Transition to an integrated security platform and rebranding Learn more
    • Unified under the ZYON Platform and renewed the brand