Global Security Expert

Basic Information

Stock Code
4417
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
August 1984
Listing Year
December 2021
Official Website
https://www.gsx.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Mamezou Digital Holdings, FFRI, ULS Group, CyberSec, Future, Business Engineering, pluszero, ABEJA, BayCurrent, Management Solutions, Rise Consulting Group, F-Code, Metawater

Overview

Global Security Expert is a specialized company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Tokyo, providing security education and IT consulting tailored for mid-sized and small enterprises in the information and communications industry.

Current Situation

Global Security Expert specializes in cybersecurity education and IT consulting for mid-sized and small enterprises, and is a rapidly growing company that listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2021. It focuses mainly on corporate training and education services for working professionals to support the enhancement of security awareness. Competitors include BayCurrent and Future, and it differentiates itself in IT consulting and technical support fields. It also responds to the latest technological trends by providing authentication system services, network monitoring, and data analysis services. Sales channels are primarily direct sales and online, expanding services to mid-sized and small enterprises across a wide range of industries. It is also committed to sustainability, contributing to industrial development through workforce education. In the future, it anticipates growth through DX promotion and advanced security technology development, aiming to expand its market share in key markets by 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established unique position specializing in mid-sized and small enterprises from inception
  • One of Japan's first specialized cybersecurity training companies
  • Strong industry demand for high-difficulty authentication system development
  • Wide service deployment to small and mid-sized enterprises concentrated in Tokyo's 23 wards
  • Pioneered remote training before the spread of online education
  • Gaining attention as a pioneer in AI technology adoption
  • Participates in numerous Tokyo security awareness events
  • Some training certified officially for legal compliance requirements
  • Collaborates with multiple industry groups for cross-industry education programs
  • Holds multiple patents for authentication technology domestically and internationally
  • Proprietary cyber attack simulators highly acclaimed
  • High evaluations for remote response during earthquakes and disasters
  • Female engineer hiring ratio exceeds industry average
  • Post-TSE listing, numerous overseas investors joined shareholder composition
  • Personnel changes publicized and noted within the industry

Hidden Connections

  • Has history of education collaboration and joint projects with competitor Cyber Security Cloud (4493).
  • Influenced by Tokyo's policies strengthening IT support for small and mid-sized enterprises.
  • Deep IT security knowledge in infrastructure sector through technical exchanges with Metawater (9551).
  • Has record of collaborative security technology development with FFRI (3692).
  • Collaborates with universities and vocational schools in Tokyo for talent development programs.
  • Involved with defense-related companies in cyber defense technology.
  • Engages in joint threat analysis projects with multiple public research institutions.
  • Collaborates with domestic and international security certification bodies to keep education content up-to-date.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for cybersecurity strengthening among small and mid-sized enterprises
  • Expansion of demand for IT education and consulting with DX promotion
  • Spread of authentication services for cloud environments
  • Evolution of threat analysis technology using AI and machine learning
  • Increased importance of security education with rise in remote work
  • Demand for compliance support amid strengthened regulations
  • Expansion of IT safety measures across diverse industries
  • Advancement of online training platforms
  • Increase in orders from government and public institutions
  • Service quality improvement through increased certified professionals
  • Expansion of security education needs in overseas markets
  • Enhanced social credibility with focus on sustainable management

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve top market share in small and mid-sized enterprise sector
  • Expand authentication system services business domestically and internationally
  • Realize personalized education optimization using AI
  • Global rollout of online security education platform
  • Strengthen talent development contributing to sustainable society
  • Achieve annual sales over 10 billion yen
  • Surpass 100,000 annual training participants
  • Actively promote collaborative projects with public institutions
  • Establish diversity-respecting corporate culture
  • Expand environmental impact reduction and CSR activities

Business Segments

Corporate Security Education Services

Overview
Provides customizable cybersecurity education services for diverse industries.
Competitiveness
Extensive expertise specialized in mid-sized and small enterprises
Customers
  • Mid-sized and Small Enterprises
  • Government Offices
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial Institutions
  • Distribution
  • IT Companies
  • Energy-Related
  • Service Industries
Products
  • Cybersecurity Training
  • Risk Management Courses
  • Internal Controls Education Programs
  • Security Policy Development Support
  • Vulnerability Countermeasures Training
  • Authentication System Construction Support
  • Network Monitoring Services
  • Incident Response Support
  • Data Protection Programs
  • Internal Fraud Detection Support

IT Consulting Services

Overview
Consulting to support system infrastructure strengthening and safety management system construction across a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
Practical technical support and responsiveness to small and mid-sized enterprises
Customers
  • Financial Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Public Institutions
  • Healthcare
  • IT Vendors
  • Educational Institutions
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Advertising and Media
  • Transportation Infrastructure
Products
  • Risk Assessment
  • System Audits
  • Cloud Security Design
  • Authentication System Construction
  • Operation Monitoring Solutions
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Cyber Defense Strategies
  • Legal Compliance Support
  • Digital Transformation Support

Authentication System Services

Overview
Provides robust and user-friendly authentication infrastructure to enhance security.
Competitiveness
High-reliability authentication technology and customization capabilities
Customers
  • Large Enterprises
  • Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Online Service Providers
  • Cloud Providers
  • Financial Services
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Government Offices
  • Medical Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Retail
Products
  • Access Management Systems
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Single Sign-On
  • ID Management Solutions
  • Biometric Authentication Services

Network Monitoring and Analysis Services

Overview
Builds 24/7 systems capable of detecting network security risks and responding immediately.
Competitiveness
Advanced analysis technology and multi-faceted monitoring systems
Customers
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government Agencies
  • Large Enterprises
  • Data Centers
  • Cloud Service Providers
  • Media Companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy Companies
  • Logistics Providers
Products
  • Real-Time Monitoring Tools
  • Anomaly Detection Systems
  • Threat Intelligence Integration
  • Log Analysis Services
  • Alert Automation Systems

Cyber Incident Response Support

Overview
Provides specialized support for rapid incident response and prevention of recurrence.
Competitiveness
Extensive case studies and advanced analysis technology
Customers
  • Small and Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Large Enterprises
  • Public Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Financial Industry
  • Manufacturing
  • Service Industries
  • Telecommunications
  • Educational Institutions
  • Public Interest Corporations
Products
  • Emergency Response Consulting
  • Incident Cause Investigation
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Countermeasure Plan Development

Corporate Internal Controls Support Services

Overview
Comprehensive support for establishing legal compliance and risk management systems.
Competitiveness
Extensive track record and legal collaboration
Customers
  • Listed Companies
  • Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Financial Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and Communications
  • Service Industries
  • Government Offices
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
Products
  • Internal Controls System Construction
  • Audit Support
  • Risk Management Implementation
  • Compliance Training
  • Information Security Standards Development

Training and Education Program Provision

Overview
Provides specialized cybersecurity education for a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
Flexible curriculum emphasizing practical skills
Customers
  • Corporate Training Departments
  • Educational Institutions
  • Vocational Schools
  • Public Training Institutions
  • Staffing Agencies
  • Local Governments
  • IT Companies
  • Medical Corporations
  • Financial Services
  • Distribution Companies
Products
  • Online Training
  • Group Training
  • e-Learning Content
  • Specialized Certification Courses
  • Compliance Training

Security Technology Development Support

Overview
Promotes research, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies.
Competitiveness
Advanced technological capabilities and industry collaborations
Customers
  • IT Vendors
  • System Development Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Public Research Institutions
  • Universities and Research Institutions
  • Financial Institutions
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Startups
  • Defense-Related
  • Software Companies
Products
  • Authentication Technology Development
  • Threat Detection Algorithms
  • Security Device Design
  • Fraud Detection Systems
  • Software Vulnerability Inspection

Cloud Security Services

Overview
Integrated services supporting improved security in cloud environments.
Competitiveness
Extensive operational know-how and multi-layered defense design
Customers
  • Cloud Service Providers
  • Large Enterprises
  • Small and Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Online Platforms
  • Telecom Carriers
  • IT Operations Companies
  • Financial Services
  • Distribution
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
Products
  • Access Management
  • Data Encryption
  • Threat Detection
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Compliance Support

Network Audit and Evaluation

Overview
Objectively evaluates network environment safety and proposes improvements.
Competitiveness
Detailed analysis by experts and reliability
Customers
  • Large Enterprises
  • Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Public Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Financial Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications Carriers
  • Energy Companies
  • Distribution
Products
  • Network Configuration Evaluation
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Access Rights Inspection
  • Communication Log Analysis
  • Operation Status Reporting

Forensic Investigation Services

Overview
Specialized implementation of cybercrime investigations and evidence preservation.
Competitiveness
Integration of advanced technology and legal knowledge
Customers
  • Police Agencies
  • Legal-Related Companies
  • Large Enterprises
  • Small and Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Public Institutions
  • Financial Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Defense Agencies
  • IT Companies
Products
  • Digital Evidence Collection
  • Log Analysis
  • Unauthorized Access Tracking
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Report Preparation Support

Remote Security Management

Overview
Management services supporting secure IT environment operations regardless of location.
Competitiveness
High-reliability remote monitoring technology and rapid response capabilities
Customers
  • Small and Mid-sized Enterprises
  • Remote Sites
  • IT Outsourcing Companies
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Public Institutions
  • Service Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Telecommunications Carriers
Products
  • Remote Monitoring Systems
  • Real-Time Threat Information Provision
  • Security Policy Management
  • Risk Notification Services
  • Incident Response Support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Specialization tailored to mid-sized and small enterprises
  • Wide range of security education programs
  • High technical capabilities in authentication and monitoring services
  • Rapid and practical incident response support
  • Flexible customization and customer responsiveness
  • Provision system utilizing diverse sales channels
  • Strong partnerships with the industry
  • Comprehensive IT consulting capabilities
  • Active investment in latest technologies and R&D
  • Trust backed by extensive track record

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiation from competitors through optimized education services for small and mid-sized enterprises
  • Integration of high-comprehensive IT consulting and technical support
  • One-stop provision from authentication systems to network monitoring
  • High quality of abundant exercise-based materials and practical training
  • Customization capabilities responding to diverse industry needs
  • Gaining customer trust through fast incident response
  • High reliability with transaction record with government and public institutions
  • Flexible cloud compatibility and reflection of latest security trends
  • Strength in operational support leveraging years of know-how
  • Comprehensive service provision covering not only training but also system development

Threats

  • Expansion of market entry by major IT companies
  • Difficulty in keeping up with advancing cyber threats
  • Rising compliance costs due to regulatory changes
  • Budget constraints on security investments by small and mid-sized enterprises
  • Intensifying price competition from competitors
  • Risk of delay in rapid adoption of emerging technologies
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and skill outflow
  • Risk of trust loss due to cyber attacks on the company itself
  • Difficulty in differentiation amid spread of online education
  • Risk of image deterioration from information leakage incidents, etc.

Innovations

2023: Development of Online Security Exercise Platform

Overview
Completed a system enabling provision of practical cyber attack exercises online.
Impact
Achieved increased customer participation and improved educational effectiveness.

2022: AI-Powered Threat Intelligence Analysis

Overview
Introduced analysis tools enabling early cyber threat detection using machine learning technology.
Impact
Improved incident response speed by 20%.

2024: Enhancement of Cloud Authentication Infrastructure

Overview
Completed implementation of latest security technologies such as multi-factor authentication.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and contract renewal rates.

2021: Strengthening Remote Work Security Training

Overview
Rolled out telework-specialized education programs in response to pandemic needs.
Impact
Increased new customer acquisitions by 15%.

2020: Advancement of Authentication System Services

Overview
Launched services incorporating biometric authentication technology.
Impact
Significantly improved security robustness.

2023: Expansion of Multi-Language Support for Exercise Materials

Overview
Released English and Chinese materials to build foundation for overseas expansion.
Impact
Successfully developed overseas customer base.

2022: Introduction of VR-Based Security Training

Overview
Developed and began using practical training programs in virtual spaces.
Impact
Improved participants' understanding and proficiency.

2024: Introduction of AI for Personalized Security Education

Overview
Built system for automatic generation of education content tailored to individual learners.
Impact
Enabled effective education delivery.

2021: Advancement of Cloud-Based Network Monitoring

Overview
Introduced enhanced real-time analysis and automatic alert functions.
Impact
Improved monitoring accuracy and response speed.

2020: Promotion of Automation in Security Assessment Services

Overview
Advanced automation of assessment processes using AI technology.
Impact
Achieved cost reductions and faster assessments.

Sustainability

  • Expansion of regional IT talent development programs
  • Fostering cyber safety culture through corporate training
  • Promotion of IT education for women and seniors
  • Promotion of paperless training to reduce environmental impact
  • Information security awareness campaigns in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Building education support systems linked to social contribution activities
  • Participation in programs supporting the disabled
  • Proposal and provision of sustainable IT infrastructure
  • CO2 reduction through online training minimizing travel
  • Support for employee health management and work-life balance
  • Thorough compliance with information security-related laws
  • Promotion of diversity respect and inclusive management