Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., MS&AD Insurance Group’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd., Silieug Holdings Inc., and E-guardian Inc. have formalized a shareholders agreement on February 4, 2025. As a result, they have established SMBC Cyberfront Co., Ltd. On February 17, 2025, SMBC Cyberfront, led by President and CEO Aoki Yasunori, aims to boost corporate cybersecurity. Sales operations will fully start in April, along with customer service.
SMBC Cyberfront will boost cybersecurity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan. This comes as cyberattacks rise both locally and globally. They will do this through these services:
The company will offer ongoing cybersecurity consulting services for the medium to long term. SMBC Cyberfront sees a lack of cybersecurity experts, especially in SMEs. So, they will work with businesses to learn about their cybersecurity issues. Then, they will provide personalized consulting on response strategies and best practices.
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SMBC Cyberfront will use its partner companies’ expertise to suggest the right cybersecurity solutions. The company will look at various options from the customer’s viewpoint. Then, it will suggest the best solutions to tackle challenges found in regular consulting sessions.
SMBC Cyberfront aims to grow its services. They plan to go beyond just advisory and implementation support. Future services will offer cybersecurity education and training for management and employees. They will also include supply chain security measures, working together with larger corporations.
SMBC Cyberfront connects company leaders with cybersecurity experts. Its goal is to promote strong cybersecurity practices in Japanese businesses. The company aims to help Japan grow economically and stay strong against cyber threats.
