Genians, Korea’s No.1 leader in Network Access Control (NAC) and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), today announced its participation in Black Hat MEA 2025 alongside its premier Middle East distributor, RAS Infotech. Moving beyond traditional security paradigms, Genians will present a streamlined approach designed to empower the next generation of security operations: AI-Ready Visibility and Independent Layer 2 Enforcement.

Fueling AI Operations with High-Fidelity Data

In the era of AI-driven cybersecurity, algorithms are only as effective as the data they consume. Recognizing that “Garbage In, Garbage Out” is the biggest risk to AI adoption, Genians positions itself not as another AI engine, but as the essential data foundation that makes AI work.

Genians’ Device Platform Intelligence (DPI) delivers this critical, highly contextualized dataset. By providing precise, real-time classification of every connected asset, DPI serves as the refined fuel that optimizes AI-based security operations (SecOps), enabling existing AI tools to move from vague anomaly detection to precise threat prediction.

The Autonomous Edge Guardian at Layer 2

Aligning with Gartner’s designation of NAC and ZTNA as essential pillars for campus infrastructure, Genians realizes these capabilities through its Network Sensor, which acts as an “Autonomous Edge Guardian” stationed at the very frontline of the network: the OSI Layer 2.

Unlike traditional solutions that rely on complex integrations with existing switches or firewalls, Genians’ sensor operates independently. It instantly detects unknown or non-compliant devices and enforces policies at the edge (Layer 2) without requiring any configuration changes to the existing network infrastructure.

“To succeed in the AI era, you first need absolute visibility. Our sensor acts as the autonomous guardian that provides the clean, granular data AI needs, while simultaneously enforcing security policies at the access layer regardless of the vendor equipment behind it,” said David Kim, General Manager of EMEA & APAC at Genians.

Proven Success: A Korea-Middle East Collaboration Model

Genians’ $3 million project, launched last year, serves as a pioneering benchmark for the SHINE initiative (Stability, Harmony, Innovation, Network, Education), spearheaded by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during his recent state visit to the MEA region. By securing critical infrastructure with AI-ready technology, Genians directly embodies the pillars of Stability and Innovation, proving the practical value of the President’s shared vision.

Our early collaboration with Genians set a standard for the ‘Stability’ and ‘Innovation’ now championed by the SHINE initiative,” said Akram Khazi, CEO of RAS Infotech. “Together, we are executing national-scale security frameworks that not only align with Vision 2030 goals but actively reinforce the region’s cyber sovereignty. This partnership is a proven model of cross-border technological success.”

Join Genians and RAS Infotech at Black Hat MEA 2025 to witness how their partnership empowers AI operations and see universal access control in action.