Security is more than defense — it is the craft of understanding attack.
The paradigm of cybersecurity has moved beyond mere defense to Offensive Security — proactively identifying and countering threats. 78ResearchLab conducts attack-technology-based research to create a safer digital world. By simulating and analyzing threats from an attacker’s perspective, we help organizations and society elevate their digital infrastructure to true security.
Strengths of 78ResearchLab
Technology-driven talent pool
Over 90% of our staff are top-tier Offensive Security R&D professionals, with hands-on experience evidenced by global CTF awards and software vulnerability disclosures to major firms such as Microsoft.
Secured technical assets
We hold 1 granted core patent and have 4 patent applications in process, plus 1 U.S. patent application.
Commercialized proprietary security solution
Our cyber-attack simulation platform PURPLEHOUND has been commercialized and contracted for use by financial institutions and defense systems.
Industry–academia collaboration network
Multiple MOUs with universities and companies enable joint research and build a foundation for next-generation security technologies.
Achievements & Growth
78ResearchLab is growing rapidly based on technical capability
and client-tailored consulting.
Rapid performance growth
In 2023, revenue grew approximately 5× year-over-year, and operating profit grew approximately 20×, demonstrating stable revenue streams and sustainability.
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Research projects & customer base
Selected for numerous R&D and pioneering research projects related to cyber attacks; secured customers across diverse industries including drones, automotive electronics, and blockchain.
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Successful Pre-A fundraising
Completed strategic investments from VPlatform Investment and Kingsley Ventures.
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Technical Competitiveness
78ResearchLab is a specialized security firm that preemptively addresses intelligent threats through numerous competition wins, tailored threat analysis, and advanced technical capabilities.
Awards
Notable achievements include successful router/NAS hacks at Pwn2Own Austin 2021 and multiple wins at ISEC, Defcon CTF, and other domestic and international contests.
Analysis capabilities
Multiple vulnerability disclosures across browsers, Windows, and applications, as well as numerous reports on Linux kernel and IoT device vulnerabilities.
Technical presentations
WISA 2019 Best Paper Gold (“Password Cracking with GAN”), and presentations at CodeGate, CodeEngn, Hacking Camp, etc.
Key Services
of 78ResearchLab
Major OS / Software Vulnerability Research
Vulnerability research targeting Windows, Linux, Android/iOS, and major software running on these OSes.
Smart Mobility Security Research
Security research across smart mobility modules — infotainment, telematics — and drones.
ICS / Embedded Device Vulnerability Analysis
Security verification from consumer devices (routers, smart TVs) to industrial control systems.
Blockchain Security Research
Static and dynamic analysis of blockchain, dApp smart contract code, and service logic to verify safety.
Tailored Technical Training
Customized training curricula to transfer Offensive Security know-how to customers.
Penetration Testing
Assessing the security posture from an attacker’s perspective using the latest attack techniques.
Security Solution Development
Developing information security solutions that shift the paradigm from defensive to attack-aware security.
78ResearchLab Service
Red Spider
Proactive Security Consulting Against Invisible Threats
RED SPIDER is a consulting service that delivers tailored, prevention-focused security solutions designed to proactively address your organization’s risks.
To stay ahead of unknown and emerging threats, we combine the deep expertise of 78ResearchLab with the advanced R&D capabilities of our in-house research center, ensuring the most effective countermeasures. Through precise diagnostics adapted to each environment, we identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable strategies to strengthen defenses and minimize risk.
Purple Hound
Start With Defense—By Simulating the Offense
“The best defense is a good offense.” Under this principle, PurpleHound strengthens real-world cyber readiness through realistic, controlled attack simulations. We proactively validate and harden your security stack (endpoint / network / web) against both known and emerging external threats—before adversaries strike.
Black Wolf
Penetration Testing Consulting
To counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, 78ResearchLab conducts deep-dive analysis of critical services to effectively identify and neutralize real-world vulnerabilities.
Blackwolf goes beyond surface-level diagnostics, delivering actionable consulting that confirms potential attack paths and blocks them before they can be exploited.
78ResearchLab R&D Center
Sustainable Innovation — 78ResearchLab Affiliated Research Institute
The 78ResearchLab Corporate R&D Center is a dedicated research organization established to realize sustainable cybersecurity innovation. We develop advanced security technologies and solutions that enable public institutions, government agencies, and enterprises to proactively respond to emerging threats.
Key R&D Projects 1
Next-generation security R&D
Research areas include 0-Day detection, AI-based threat analysis, and attack-technique simulation.
Key R&D Projects 2
Strategic scenario design & application
Analyze real hacker-group tactics and develop tailored response scenarios.
Key R&D Projects 3
Industry-specific security infrastructure research
Develop security technologies tailored to industries such as smart cars, IoT, finance, and public sector.
