Cybertrust

Basic Information

Stock Code
4498
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 2000
Listing Year
April 2021
Official Website
https://www.cybertrust.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Cybertrust is a leading company in the information security field established in 2000, centered on electronic certificate issuance services, possessing high technological capabilities and a support base from the SoftBank Group.

Current Situation

Cybertrust recorded consolidated net sales of approximately 6.47 billion yen, operating income of approximately 1.11 billion yen, and net income of approximately 520 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 2024, continuing solid management. Centered on electronic certificate issuance services, it develops information security products and solutions, and as a consolidated subsidiary of SB Technology, it has a stable capital base. Compared to competitors, its strengths lie in specialized technology and service capabilities in the security field, and in recent years, it has focused on non-face-to-face identity verification services and cloud security. From a sustainability perspective, it positions security enhancement as a social responsibility and aims for sustainable growth. Overcoming the postponement of its listing in 2020, it successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in April 2021 and secured funding. Moving forward, it plans to develop new services and expand overseas in line with growing demand for IoT and cloud. The market environment sees increasing importance of information and communications security with high growth expectations, but challenges include intensifying competition and the need to respond to technological innovations. In the medium to long term, it aims to strengthen its growth foundation through multifaceted service expansion while leveraging collaboration with the SoftBank Group.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Holds top-class share in Japan for electronic certificate issuance business
  • Stable management base as subsidiary of SB Technology
  • Strength in technology for non-face-to-face identity verification services
  • Reorganized through merger with Miracle Linux
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in April 2021
  • Holds numerous patents domestically and internationally in security-related fields
  • Provides many services to IT infrastructure within the group
  • Introduces cutting-edge technologies in multi-factor authentication and cloud security
  • Company focusing on IoT security field as well
  • Actively developing threat detection technology using advanced AI analysis
  • Strong ties with Financial Services Agency and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Positioned as SoftBank Group's security specialist company
  • Trusted by many large enterprises
  • Plays a role in supporting Japan's digital society infrastructure
  • High evaluation of embedded software development technology

Hidden Connections

  • Major shareholder of SB Technology and plays an important role within the group
  • Non-face-to-face identity verification is key technology collaborating with Digital Agency
  • Strengthened Linux-related technology through merger with Miracle Linux
  • Holds broad market relations especially in electronic certificates for financial institutions
  • Competes with other major platformers in cloud security while exploring collaborations
  • Advancing technical collaborations with IoT manufacturers on authentication platform technology
  • Close utilization links with multiple industries in SoftBank Group
  • Has experience participating in undisclosed government security projects

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing security demand accompanying expansion of IoT and cloud usage
  • Growth in non-face-to-face identity verification and digital ID market
  • Business expansion through strengthened collaboration inside and outside SoftBank Group
  • Evolution of threat detection using advanced AI technology
  • Increasing security investments due to strengthened domestic and international regulations
  • Expansion of integrated security solutions accompanying DX promotion
  • Service diversification for developing new customer segments
  • Expansion of security operation support for cloud environments
  • Global expansion through strengthened overseas market collaborations
  • Adaptation to recent legal amendments and consulting rollout
  • Strengthening security technology for embedded and edge devices
  • Maintaining competitiveness through talent development and securing

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain domestic top share in information security market
  • Acquire over 30% domestic share in non-face-to-face identity verification field
  • Achieve 5 billion yen in sales from new services in cloud and IoT fields
  • Achieve 50% improvement in threat detection accuracy using AI
  • Launch consulting services for diverse industries
  • Realize sustainability management and energy-saving IT operations
  • Strengthen global partnerships and achieve 20% overseas sales ratio
  • Expand market share of embedded security products
  • Acquire patents for advanced authentication technology and promote technological innovation
  • Continuous improvement of average employee skill level

Business Segments

Security Solution Provision

Overview
Deploys construction and operational support of information security infrastructure for various industries.
Competitiveness
High trust gained through security technology strong in electronic certificates
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Large manufacturers
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
  • Cloud service providers
  • System integrators
  • Large corporate IT departments
Products
  • Electronic certificate issuance service
  • Authentication management system
  • Cloud security services
  • IoT authentication service
  • Network monitoring and analysis tools
  • Non-face-to-face identity verification solution
  • Single sign-on
  • Multi-factor authentication

System Development and Contracting

Overview
Conducts contract development and advanced security design tailored to customer needs.
Competitiveness
Strong engineering capabilities in both security and embedded technology
Customers
  • Medical institutions
  • Financial service companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Public institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • IT service companies
Products
  • Security-related software development
  • Authentication system construction
  • Embedded software development
  • Security consulting

Cloud Security Platform

Overview
Provides various security services to enhance safety in cloud usage.
Competitiveness
Operational track record and technological strength specialized in cloud environments
Customers
  • Cloud providers
  • IT service providers
  • System operation companies
  • Telecom carriers
Products
  • Cloud security monitoring
  • Access control service
  • WAF cloud service

Non-Face-to-Face Identity Verification Service

Overview
Secure authentication solutions enabling remote identity verification.
Competitiveness
Advanced identity verification technology linked with My Number Card
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • E-commerce operators
  • Government agencies
Products
  • My Number Card authentication
  • Driver's license authentication
  • Video authentication system

IoT Security Services

Overview
Provides total security from authentication to communication protection for IoT devices.
Competitiveness
Advanced IoT authentication technology and support from SoftBank Group
Customers
  • Manufacturing equipment providers
  • Smart city operators
  • Logistics companies
  • Automotive manufacturers
Products
  • Device authentication
  • Communication encryption
  • Edge security

Security Consulting

Overview
Services for identifying issues and proposing solutions by specialized engineers.
Competitiveness
Abundant experience and expertise in information security
Customers
  • Domestic and international companies
  • Government agencies
  • Financial industry
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • Risk assessment
  • Security design support
  • Operation improvement proposals

Authentication System Products

Overview
Design and sales of high-security authentication infrastructure.
Competitiveness
Rapid introduction capability for latest authentication technologies
Customers
  • Large enterprises
  • Cloud service providers
  • Public organizations
Products
  • Multi-factor authentication system
  • Biometric authentication integration
  • SSO products

Security Education and Training

Overview
Provides security education programs for employees.
Competitiveness
Curriculum development based on practical experience
Customers
  • Corporate IT departments
  • Local governments
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Information security training
  • Enlightenment tool provision

Data Protection Services

Overview
Builds multi-layered defense systems for customer information protection.
Competitiveness
Reliable provision through advanced encryption technology
Customers
  • Store operators
  • Financial institutions
  • Mail-order businesses
Products
  • Data encryption solutions
  • Access log management

Operation Monitoring Services

Overview
Supports safe operations through continuous monitoring and prompt threat response.
Competitiveness
Rapid incident response capability
Customers
  • Large IT companies
  • Cloud service providers
Products
  • 24-hour monitoring service
  • Threat incident response

Platform Integration Services

Overview
Provides integration construction of different security products and systems.
Competitiveness
Abundant system construction track record
Customers
  • System integration companies
  • Large corporate IT departments
Products
  • Authentication platform integration
  • Security management system integration

Compliance Solutions

Overview
Safety management solutions supporting compliance with domestic and international regulations.
Competitiveness
Reliable support based on specialized knowledge
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Personal information protection compliance
  • Information leakage prevention measures

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High level of specialized technology in information security
  • Stable support base from SoftBank Group
  • Solid position in the electronic certificate issuance market
  • Provision of advanced services such as non-face-to-face identity verification
  • Reliability from abundant customer track record
  • Cloud-compatible security technology
  • Flexible system development and contracting capabilities
  • High authentication technology and operational know-how
  • Multi-factor authentication provision strength
  • Advanced IoT security technology
  • Service deployment capability for diverse industries
  • Strong customer support system
  • Security consulting capabilities based on track record
  • Compliance and safety management know-how
  • Solid financial base

Competitive Advantages

  • Abundant capital and sales support as a SoftBank Group-related company
  • Deep technological expertise specialized in security services
  • Domestic top-class market share in electronic certificate business
  • Advancing product development specialized in cloud and IoT fields
  • Advanced technology and collaboration system for non-face-to-face identity verification services
  • Multifaceted service lineup対応 to wide customer base
  • Powerful sales network through collaboration with SB Technology
  • Technology adaptability and track record in contract development
  • Rapid incident response and 24-hour monitoring system
  • High-quality security consulting capabilities
  • 対応 technology for domestic and international laws
  • Long-term investment possible due to stable financial base
  • Covers both system orders and software development
  • Continuous R&D of advanced security component technologies
  • Customizable service provision for each customer

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in the information security market
  • Need to keep up with the speed of technological innovation
  • Increasing対応 costs due to regulatory and legal changes
  • Decline in market share from new entrants
  • Sophistication of cyber attack techniques
  • Competition with global security companies
  • Complexification of security challenges in IoT market
  • Risk of in-house development by key customers
  • Difficulty in securing and developing talent
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters or social unrest
  • Challenges in ensuring cloud environment safety
  • Impact of domestic and international political risks

Innovations

2024: Enhancement of non-face-to-face identity verification technology linked with My Number Card

Overview
Advancing sophistication of identity verification services linked with public personal authentication infrastructure.
Impact
Expansion of non-face-to-face services and improved customer convenience.

2023: Introduction of AI analysis to cloud security monitoring services

Overview
Implementation of unauthorized access detection and threat prediction using AI.
Impact
30% improvement in anomaly detection accuracy.

2022: Development of authentication platform for IoT devices

Overview
Construction of device-specific authentication certificate issuance infrastructure.
Impact
Improvement in IoT device safety and trust enhancement.

2021: Expansion of code signing and electronic signature platform

Overview
Strengthening signature services for diverse software products.
Impact
Contributed to market share expansion.

2020: Next-generation upgrade of Cloud WAF service

Overview
Implemented advanced detection technology and automatic response functions to improve operational efficiency.
Impact
Increased service users and improved customer satisfaction.

Sustainability

  • CO2 emission reduction in data centers through energy-saving operations
  • Reduction of environmental impact through promotion of paperless operations
  • Implementation of internal security awareness activities
  • Support for information security education in local communities
  • Contribution to building a secure and safe digital society