Asgent

Basic Information

Stock Code
4288
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
November 1997
Listing Year
July 2001
Official Website
https://www.asgent.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
FRONTEO, Digital Arts, Soliton Systems, Zenmu Tech, FFRI Security, Intertrade, Technomasema, JIG-SAW, Segwe Group, Cyber Security Cloud, Cybertrust, Trend Micro, Nexware

Overview

Asgent is a growth company established in 1997 in the information and communications industry, with import sales of security software and software development as its main businesses.

Current Situation

Asgent has recently focused on import sales of enterprise security software and in-house development, maintaining stable sales growth. Its core security-related software business is mid-sized compared to competitors but demonstrates expertise in specific areas. In technology development, it strives to enhance advanced authentication systems, network monitoring, and data analysis technologies, contributing to customers' cyberattack defenses. While there is no clear information on sustainability activities, it fulfills its social responsibilities by strengthening industry-wide security. Its medium- to long-term strategy includes developing new services leveraging AI technology and expanding solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recently, amid increasing corporate cyberattacks, news of rising share prices has emerged. Looking ahead, revenue growth is expected through technological innovation and customer base expansion.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Many security products are based on imports from major overseas manufacturers with added in-house development.
  • Renowned for expertise in enterprise authentication systems despite mid-sized scale.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo with over 20 years in cybersecurity business.
  • Regarded as one of the steadily growing small to mid-sized firms in Japan's information and communications industry.
  • Has provided enterprise training services early on, earning customer trust.
  • Constantly promotes technological innovation in network monitoring services through AI adoption.
  • Share price tends to rise in tandem with news of increasing cyberattacks.
  • Main competitors include Trend Micro and FFRI Security, differentiating in specialized fields.
  • Customers primarily from high-security sectors like financial and public institutions.
  • Strength in online sales as well as specialty stores and direct sales, with diverse channels.
  • Flexible response to custom development projects in contract software, boasting technical prowess.
  • Early entry into IoT field, acquiring advanced technologies.
  • Actively expanding services in cloud security market.
  • Enterprise training services contributing to growth.
  • In-house team of technical experts advancing proprietary developments.

Hidden Connections

  • Some import product routes are deeply linked with major network equipment vendors.
  • Competitor to Trend Micro but jointly participates in industry standard setting.
  • Core technologies for financial sector solutions widely used by mid-sized IT firms in the industry.
  • Pioneered online deployment of education and training services ahead of peers.
  • Member of Tokyo Security Review Committee, participating in policy formulation.
  • Contributes to strengthening security for national critical infrastructure through some products.
  • Operating multiple new technology development programs in collaboration with venture firms.
  • Participates in joint university projects for research on advanced authentication technologies.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Rising security demand from increasing corporate cyberattacks
  • New defense needs from expanding cloud system adoption
  • Need for specialized security due to IoT device proliferation
  • Heightened information security awareness among SMEs
  • Advanced monitoring and analysis via AI technology utilization
  • Increased demand for remote access protection from remote work normalization
  • Corporate compliance strengthening from regulatory tightening
  • Growing importance of supply chain security
  • Rapid growth in education and training service market
  • Government agencies' push for security enhancements
  • Expanding potential for overseas market services
  • Rising demand for incident response support

Strategic Goals

  • Build next-generation security platform leveraging AI
  • Achieve over 10% share in cloud and IoT-related markets
  • Surpass 10 billion yen in sales
  • Maintain repeat rate over 80% through customer satisfaction improvements
  • Enhance talent development and education programs while boosting market recognition
  • Expand product lineup for overseas markets
  • Promote sustainability management and strengthen information disclosure
  • Achieve 2 billion yen annual sales from new businesses
  • Secure technological superiority through ongoing R&D investments
  • Expand recognition as a socially responsible company

Business Segments

Enterprise Security Services

Overview
Provides advanced security solutions to a wide range of industries, supporting secure information management for customers.
Competitiveness
Advanced technical expertise and meticulous customization capabilities
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Large corporations
  • Public institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and communications
  • Educational institutions
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Network monitoring service
  • Authentication systems
  • Cyberattack countermeasures software
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Risk assessment and analysis services
  • Operational support
  • Data encryption solutions
  • Malware countermeasures
  • Incident response support
  • VPN setup services
  • Security training tools
  • Cloud security monitoring
  • Access rights management
  • Log management systems
  • Multi-factor authentication systems

Security Software Sales

Overview
Sells a variety of security software through diverse channels, contributing to customer convenience.
Competitiveness
Broad product lineup and stable procurement system
Customers
  • Software sales agents
  • IT vendors
  • System integrators
  • Consumer electronics retailers
  • Mail-order businesses
  • Educational institutions
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • SMEs
  • Government-related organizations
  • Medical institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • Antivirus products
  • Firewall products
  • Endpoint protection
  • Cloud security
  • VPN software
  • Encryption software
  • Authentication systems
  • Monitoring tools
  • Threat detection software
  • Patch management
  • Security update support
  • Security license sales
  • Integrated security platforms
  • Remote access tools
  • Data leakage prevention software

Contract Software Development

Overview
Offers contract development of highly customizable security-related software.
Competitiveness
High technical expertise and flexible development capabilities
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Mid-sized IT vendors
  • Telecom companies
  • Public institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Financial sector
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Startups
Products
  • Custom authentication system development
  • Network monitoring system construction
  • Data analysis systems
  • Security program development
  • Cloud-integrated software
  • IoT security development
  • Mobile security solutions
  • Log management system development
  • Unauthorized access detection programs
  • Operations management tools
  • API security development
  • Business efficiency software
  • Multi-factor authentication systems
  • Security audit tools
  • Risk management systems

Training and Education Services

Overview
Offers training services aimed at raising information security awareness in companies and organizations.
Competitiveness
Practical curriculum aligned with the latest technologies
Customers
  • Corporate training managers
  • Educational institutions
  • Public institutions
  • SMEs
  • Large corporations
  • Medical institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • IT companies
Products
  • Security training programs
  • Cyberattack simulations
  • Online training
  • e-Learning materials
  • Certification support services
  • Awareness-raising content
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Vulnerability response training
  • Security policy development support
  • Internal fraud prevention training

Cloud Security Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive security services specialized for cloud environments.
Competitiveness
Specialized technical expertise in cloud-native solutions
Customers
  • Cloud service providers
  • IT companies
  • SMEs
  • Large corporations
  • Government-related organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Cloud monitoring tools
  • Threat detection AI
  • Data protection services
  • Access management
  • Cloud encryption services
  • Anomaly detection systems
  • Multi-tenant security
  • Log analysis services
  • Cloud compliance support
  • Automatic update systems

IoT Security Solutions

Overview
Comprehensive support for security risk mitigation in IoT devices.
Competitiveness
Expertise in addressing IoT-specific vulnerabilities
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Smart home companies
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Public institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Automotive industry
Products
  • IoT device authentication systems
  • Communication monitoring tools
  • Sensor data protection
  • Threat detection services
  • Remote management platforms
  • Firmware update management
  • Alert notification systems
  • Anomaly detection AI
  • Access control
  • Network segmentation control

Authentication System Provision

Overview
Provides secure and user-friendly authentication systems across various industries.
Competitiveness
Compliance with advanced security standards
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • IT companies
  • Large corporations
  • SMEs
Products
  • Multi-factor authentication systems
  • Biometric tools
  • One-time passwords
  • Single sign-on
  • Access rights management systems
  • Identity verification services
  • Authentication integration APIs
  • Password management solutions
  • Authentication log management
  • Security audit tools

Incident Response Support

Overview
Total support for cybersecurity incident response.
Competitiveness
Rapid and precise response capabilities
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Financial institutions
  • Public institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • IT vendors
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • Emergency response services
  • Forensic analysis
  • Recovery support
  • Threat intelligence provision
  • Report creation services
  • Breach detection
  • Training
  • Consulting
  • Monitoring and operations support
  • Regulatory compliance support

Data Analysis and Log Management Services

Overview
Services for efficient management of large volumes of logs and threat detection.
Competitiveness
High-precision analysis algorithms
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • IT companies
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Government agencies
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Log collection tools
  • Anomaly detection AI analysis
  • Data visualization platforms
  • Alert notification systems
  • Threat correlation analysis
  • Audit log management
  • Compliance support tools
  • History management
  • Operations reports
  • Automated analysis engines

Risk Assessment and Consulting

Overview
Comprehensive evaluation of corporate information security risks and proposals for optimal countermeasures.
Competitiveness
Practical consulting based on proven track record
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Financial institutions
  • Public institutions
  • SMEs
  • Manufacturing
  • IT companies
  • Hospitals
  • Educational institutions
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
Products
  • Risk assessments
  • Security audits
  • Threat analysis
  • Countermeasure proposals
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Incident analysis
  • Compliance guidance
  • Emergency response planning
  • Employee training support
  • Best practice sharing

Cloud Integration

Overview
Supports secure migration to and operation of cloud environments.
Competitiveness
Design capabilities balancing security and efficiency
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • IT vendors
  • SMEs
  • Educational institutions
  • Public institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Telecommunications
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Cloud migration support
  • Secure design
  • Operations monitoring
  • Threat countermeasures implementation
  • Compliance assurance
  • Access management design
  • Network construction
  • Data backup
  • Automation tool implementation
  • Operations automation support

Monitoring and Operations Outsourcing

Overview
Provides monitoring and operations services to ensure stable corporate IT operations.
Competitiveness
High responsiveness and specialized operations knowledge
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Large corporations
  • Financial institutions
  • Public institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • IT companies
  • Telecommunications
Products
  • 24/7 monitoring services
  • Log analysis and reports
  • Incident response
  • Update management
  • Threat intelligence sharing
  • Initial incident response
  • System patch application
  • Network operations management
  • Security policy management
  • Compliance maintenance

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Provision of highly specialized security products
  • Broad product lineup
  • Combination of import sales and in-house development
  • Advanced network monitoring technology
  • Flexible contract development response
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Customer base ranging from SMEs to large corporations
  • Proven authentication systems
  • Rapid incident response support
  • Active adoption of latest technologies
  • Comprehensive security services
  • Contributions to network security
  • High customer satisfaction
  • Robust training and education system
  • Multi-channel sales network

Competitive Advantages

  • Established niche in domestic security product market
  • Product diversity from stable import sourcing routes
  • Customization development aligned with individual customer needs
  • Service deployment adaptable to diverse industries
  • Technical foundation strong in network monitoring and authentication
  • Rapid and detailed support system
  • Comprehensive proposals combining education services
  • Advanced capabilities in cloud and IoT
  • Differentiation through expertise despite mid-sized scale
  • Accumulated track record across broad customer segments
  • Market penetration via diverse sales channels
  • Experienced incident response framework
  • Differentiation strategy from majors like Trend Micro
  • Reliable authentication system provision
  • Preemptive technologies against security threats

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from major security firms
  • Rapid evolution of cyberattack methods
  • Foreign exchange risks on imports
  • Cost increases from stricter regulations
  • Technology innovation competition from new entrants
  • Demand decline from reduced IT investments
  • Short-term shifts in technology trends
  • Challenges in securing human resources
  • Market saturation in cybersecurity
  • Reputation risks from data breaches
  • Intensifying competition in cloud services
  • Shortage of security talent

Innovations

2024: Renewal of AI-Equipped Network Monitoring Service

Overview
Launched network monitoring with enhanced threat detection using artificial intelligence.
Impact
20% improvement in threat detection rate and reduced response time

2023: Launch of New Authentication System 'GuardX Pro'

Overview
Released the latest authentication system with strengthened multi-factor authentication and improved usability.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and increased adoptions

2022: Development of Cloud Security Dedicated Monitoring Platform

Overview
Developed and commercialized monitoring and analysis tools specialized for cloud environments.
Impact
Contributed to customer base expansion

2021: Enhancement of IoT Security Solutions

Overview
Revamped authentication and monitoring systems for IoT devices to strengthen market responsiveness.
Impact
Increased adoptions centered on manufacturing

2020: New Cyber Education and Training Curriculum

Overview
Launched practical education programs addressing the latest threats.
Impact
Significant increase in training participants

Sustainability

  • Contributions to social security through advanced information security
  • Promotion of server energy savings via cloud utilization
  • CO2 reduction from commuting through remote work support
  • 推進 of paperless operations internally
  • Proper management of IT asset disposal