Launch of service to support building internal systems in anticipation of cyber attacks

SoftBank Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereinafter SBT) has established an internal CSIRT (CSIRT *) for the purpose of responding to security incidents caused by cyber attacks. We would like to inform you that we will start providing a "CSIRT construction support service" to support the review and strengthening of CSIRTs.

(*) Abbreviation for Computer Security Incident Response Team, an organization that monitors security problems and analyzes the cause and investigates the scope of impact when a problem occurs.

Security software manufacturers announced that the number of threats blocked in 2016 exceeded 80 billion worldwide. In addition to the increase in the number of attacks, the content of attacks has also become more sophisticated and malicious, and the establishment of a CSIRT system that focuses on cyber resilience in the event of a cyber attack has recently become an important theme. Masu.

However, the presence of security experts is indispensable for organizing information from various perspectives such as security, organization, and structure, and building a system that leads to consideration, construction, and operation. Post-construction operations are also required.

In the CSIRT construction support service, security experts analyze the customer's current situation and support the early launch of a CSIRT, as well as the reinforcement and review of the CSIRT, in accordance with the customer's requests. In addition, as options to support the stable operation of the CSIRT, we offer CISO consultation, participation in conferences, regular vulnerability checks through simulated attacks, and security services such as incident determination and recovery as a managed security service (MSS). We also provide operation and monitoring services.

SBT provides one-stop support for customers' information asset protection and business continuity by providing various diagnostic services and intrusion prevention solutions, as well as security operations such as post-intrusion detection and response.

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