About KA13 Security Labs

Building mobile security that respects privacy and earns trust through transparency.

Our Mission

Mobile security shouldn't require you to trust a faceless corporation with your most sensitive data. It shouldn't be a constant stream of anxiety-inducing alerts. And it shouldn't require a PhD in cybersecurity to understand.

We believe security can be calm, trustworthy, and privacy-preserving all at once.

Kekkai is our attempt to prove it.

Our Principles

These aren't just values — they're architectural constraints.

Privacy-First, Always

We will never compromise on metadata-only, local-first architecture. Privacy isn't a feature — it's the foundation.

Explainability Over Black Boxes

Every security decision Kekkai makes must be explainable to users. No mysterious "threat detected" alerts.

Minimal Permissions

We only request the permissions absolutely necessary for core functionality. No permission creep.

User Control

Users should control their data, security policies, and what gets shared. We provide tools, not mandates.

Why "KA13"?

Kai Shan (開山)

KA13 comes from "Kai Shan" (開山), which translates to "open mountain" or "mountain opening" in Mandarin. It evokes the idea of clearing a path through difficult terrain — establishing a route where none existed before.

In Chinese Buddhism and martial arts traditions, "kai shan" refers to founding a new school or establishing a temple. It carries connotations of:

  • Clarity: Cutting through complexity to reveal simple truths
  • Boundary: Establishing clear lines between what's acceptable and what's not
  • Careful building: Patient, deliberate construction rather than rushed development

That's exactly how we approach mobile security: clearing a path through the noise, establishing firm privacy boundaries, and building carefully with user trust at the center.

The "13" represents our founding year (2026 → 2+0+2+6 = 10... okay, we just liked how KA13 looks and sounds).

Building in Public

KA13 Security Labs is currently a small team focused on getting Kekkai right before scaling. We're building in public, sharing our roadmap openly, and prioritizing transparency at every step.

Want to follow along? Join our waitlist for development updates, or check out our roadmap to see what we're working on.