An open-source security guide, compliance checklist, and LLM-based virtual CISO persona for startups -- with specialized coverage for foreign companies entering the Korean market.
The Problem
Startups are vulnerable. Limited resources, no dedicated CISO, and security always deferred to "later." But customer data and intellectual property accumulate from day one -- and legal obligations apply regardless of company size.
Three incidents from Korea in the first half of 2026 demonstrate that one misconfiguration can cascade into existential damage:
Tving Data Breach (2026.06): Mass exposure of CI (Connecting Information, Korea's digital identity key) and refund bank account numbers. Classified as a "major breach" by the Personal Information Protection Commission. The leaked CI enables cross-service identity correlation, multiplying the damage. (CTI-2026-0604-TVING)
