Broadband Security

Basic Information

Stock Code: 4398
Industry: Information and Communications
Category Detail: Systems & Software
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: November 2000
Listing Year: September 2018
Official Website: https://www.bbsec.co.jp/
TSE Information: TSE Information
Yahoo! Finance: Yahoo! Finance
Other Companies: FRONTEO, Digital Arts, Soliton Systems, Zenmu Tech, FFRI Security, JIG-SAW, Segue Group, BeeBreak, Logizard, Cyber Sec, Cybertrust, Trend Micro

Overview

Broadband Security is a specialized company founded in 2000 in the information and communications industry, providing advanced consulting and diagnostic services related to information security.

Current Situation

Broadband Security recorded net sales of approximately 4.176 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 342 million yen in the fiscal year ending June 2020, maintaining steady earnings. In its core information security field, it offers a wide range of services including consulting, vulnerability assessments, and emergency response support, establishing a solid position in the industry. It holds advanced certifications such as ISO27001, Privacy Mark, and PCI DSS auditing body accreditation, with reliable service provision as its strength. It has branches in major domestic cities and has established a branch in Korea, building a business foundation both domestically and internationally. Riding the tailwind of expanding information security demand due to increasing cyber attacks, it is accelerating efforts in areas such as training and cloud vulnerability assessments with the latest technologies. Major shareholder SBI Group supports stable management. Moving forward, it plans to strengthen security monitoring services and utilize AI analysis for further growth and customer base expansion. As it is sensitive to market environments, continuing technological innovation and quality improvement to maintain competitive advantage is a challenge.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Founded in 2000, originally named Broadband Exchange.
Certified as a PCI DSS P2PE auditing body (QSA).
Has a branch in Korea, providing security services in Asia.
Holds numerous international certifications related to information processing.
Security education specialized in vulnerability assessments highly evaluated in the industry.
Major securities firm SBI Group participates as principal shareholder.
President Takashi Takizawa is a prominent figure in the security field.
Multiple branch openings cover Kansai and Nagoya areas.
Early deployment of Splunk-related operations and analysis services.
Proven track record in targeted email training guidance for numerous companies.

Hidden Connections

Strengthened security projects in finance through SBI's capital participation.
Competes with major security firms like Trend Micro while also having business collaborations.
Deep connections with domestic credit card industry through PCI DSS support.
Education and training services utilized for talent development in many public institutions.
Established foothold in Asian market through Korea branch.
Multiple international certifications contribute to trust from overseas customers.
Founder Akira Mochizuki is a pioneer in Japan's security industry.
Secure email ASP service AAMS adopted by SMEs as well.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Expansion of demand due to increasing cyber attacks
Growing security needs accompanying cloud adoption
Strengthening of compliance by government and companies
Increasing demand for advanced security in finance
New service demand from spread of remote work environments

Strategic Goals

Expand customer base by over 50% domestically and internationally
Achieve top domestic share in cloud and service diagnostics
Improve diagnostic efficiency by 20% through AI adoption
Achieve company-wide carbon neutrality
Improve employee satisfaction through diversity initiatives

Business Segments

Information Security Consulting

Overview

Provides cutting-edge security measure consulting to various industries, supporting risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

Competitiveness

High technical capabilities based on a wide range of certifications and track record

Customers

Financial Institutions
Government Agencies
Large Manufacturers
Telecommunications Carriers
IT Companies
Medical Institutions
Educational Institutions
Retail
Energy Sector
Logistics Companies
SMEs

Products

Risk Assessment Services
Vulnerability Assessment Services
PCI DSS Compliance Support
ISO27001 Certification Support
Privacy Mark Certification Support
CSIRT Setup Support
Security Monitoring Services
Security Log Analysis
Emergency Response Support
Education and Training Services
Cloud Security Assessments

Security Assessment and Audit Services

Overview

Utilizes a wide range of technologies to inspect vulnerabilities in diverse infrastructure and apps, identifying issues and reporting.

Competitiveness

Advanced technical team capable of handling various platforms

Customers

Large Enterprises
Finance and Securities
Cloud Service Providers
Medical Institutions
Government Agencies
Telecom Carriers
Manufacturing
Educational Institutions

Products

WEB App Vulnerability Assessments
Network Assessments
Database Assessments
Smartphone App Assessments
Cloud Configuration Assessments
SAAS Quality Assessments

Emergency Response and Forensics Services

Overview

Provides rapid technical investigations and countermeasures during cyber attacks or suspicious incidents.

Competitiveness

Specialized team with abundant emergency response experience

Customers

Corporate Security Departments
Government Agencies
Law Firms
Information Security Companies
Securities Firms
Medical Institutions

Products

Incident Response
Digital Forensics Investigations
Security Incident Analysis

Security Education and Training Services

Overview

Provides practical employee education and training programs corresponding to the latest threats.

Competitiveness

Expertise in practical targeted attack training

Customers

Corporate HR Departments
Local Governments
Educational Institutions
Medical Institutions
Financial Institutions

Products

Targeted Email Training
Security Awareness Courses
Information Risk Education

Certification Acquisition Support Services

Overview

Provides consulting and evaluation services for acquiring various international and industry standards certifications.

Competitiveness

High-quality support with certifications from various certification bodies

Customers

Manufacturing
Financial Institutions
Medical Institutions
IT Companies
Government Agencies

Products

ISO27001 Certification Support
PCI DSS Compliance Evaluation
Privacy Mark Acquisition

Managed Security Services

Overview

Supports safe operation of customer systems through 24-hour monitoring and analysis.

Competitiveness

Combination of advanced monitoring technology and automated response systems

Customers

Mid-sized Companies
Financial Institutions
IT Service Providers
Manufacturing
Telecommunications Carriers

Products

Security Monitoring
WAF Operation Support
Malware Detection

Cloud Security Services

Overview

Performs security evaluations and certification support specialized for cloud environments.

Competitiveness

Reliability from PCI P2PE auditing body certification

Customers

Cloud Providers
IT Companies
Startups
Government Agencies

Products

Cloud Vulnerability Assessments
Configuration Audits
P2PE Certification Support

Security Operations Quality Improvement Support

Overview

Supports efficiency and automation of ongoing security systems.

Competitiveness

Abundant know-how in Splunk operations

Customers

Large Enterprises
Financial Institutions
IT Companies

Products

Log Analysis Support
SIEM Operations
Splunk Integration Services

Secure Email Services

Overview

Provides secure email communication environments via cloud ASP.

Competitiveness

User-friendly and highly reliable email security

Customers

Corporate Customers
Financial Institutions
Medical Institutions

Products

AAMS Secure Email
Email Encryption
Transmission Management Services

Security Investigation and Analysis Services

Overview

Analyzes the latest malware and threat information to support companies.

Competitiveness

Possession of advanced technical analysis team

Customers

Legal Advisors
Security Vendors
Financial Institutions
Securities Firms

Products

Malware Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Cyber Attack Analysis

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Advanced ISO27001 certification
Diverse vulnerability assessment services
Strong CSIRT setup support capabilities
Broad domestic and international customer base
Stable support from SBI Group
Specialized emergency response team
Advanced security education programs
Reliability from PCI DSS auditing body certification
Proven managed security operations
Technical capabilities adaptable to various industries
Specialized know-how in cloud security
Extensive security log analysis experience
Expertise in targeted attack email training
Strong domestic network deployment
Rapid response by specialized staff

Competitive Advantages

High reliability with wide range of certifications and auditing body accreditations
Rich technical expertise and track record in vulnerability assessments for differentiation
Diverse security services tailored to customer needs
Rapid support possible in emergency response and forensics
Strong relationships with key customers such as major financial institutions
Improved customer satisfaction through comprehensive education and training services
Stable financial base from SBI Group's capital support
Strength in security support for cloud environments
Efficiency through automated integration functions in managed services
Pursuit of expertise through segmented industry responses
Not only multi-store expansion but also overseas branches
Continuous service quality improvement through latest technology adoption
Possesses trust and brand power backed by track record
Operational support compliant with advanced security standards
Comprehensive customer support system

Threats

Need for strengthened measures due to increasing sophistication and diversification of cyber attacks
Concerns over intensifying price competition from competitors
Significant burden of keeping up with the speed of technological progress
Risk of increased compliance costs due to regulatory strengthening
Difficulty in securing technical personnel due to talent shortage
Changes in needs due to customers' cloud migration
Impact from new market entrants
Competitive pressure in global markets
Risk of IT investment cuts due to economic fluctuations
Loss of trust in case of information leakage incidents
Burden of ongoing investments for maintaining service quality
Costs for adapting to data privacy regulations

Innovations

2023: Development of Automated Vulnerability Diagnostic System for Cloud

Overview: Developed and commercialized an automated diagnostic tool compatible with public cloud environments such as AWS.
Impact: Achieved improved customer satisfaction and new customer acquisition through diagnostic efficiency.

2022: Launch of AI-Powered Security Log Analysis Service

Overview: Introduced a new service that enhances log analysis accuracy using artificial intelligence.
Impact: Contributed to breach risk reduction with approximately 20% improvement in detection rate.

2021: Strengthening of Emergency Response Team and Implementation of Education and Training

Overview: Expanded the in-house specialized team and utilized latest technology training.
Impact: Shortened response times by 30% and increased reliability.

2020: Enhancement of Targeted Attack Email Training in Security Education Programs

Overview: Aimed to raise employee awareness through realistic attack simulations.
Impact: Contributed to reduction of targeted attack incidents within trained companies.

Sustainability

Strict internal information security governance
Continuous strengthening of personal information protection and privacy policy compliance
Promotion of paperless operations and energy optimization
Promotion of diversity and comfortable work environment
Security education support activities for local communities