As the use of SaaS by companies increases rapidly, security risks and unnecessary costs have become issues. In this seminar, we will first explain the significance and benefits of visualizing SaaS usage in order to strengthen security and optimize costs, and introduce methods to optimize SaaS management. This seminar is recommended for companies that aim to reduce the burden on their information systems departments and build and strengthen an efficient SaaS governance system.

~ Shadow IT Basics for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises ~ With the spread of cloud services, there are an increasing number of cases where companies and organizations use IT resources and services that they have not approved or understood, and this is also called shadow IT. Some of these resources and services contribute to business efficiency and innovation, but on the other hand, they pose security risks and may violate laws and compliance, and it is difficult to completely eliminate shadow IT. Countermeasures against shadow IT can be implemented by providing educational programs and official tools, establishing a governance system to reduce risks, and introducing monitoring tools to monitor access to cloud applications and reduce risks, but these are not complete solutions. In this seminar, we will explain the basics of how to tackle shadow IT.

All you need to know is this! The latest management techniques that IT personnel should know about Devices such as PCs and smartphones are indispensable for daily work. Are you managing them properly? Best practices for device management are also changing as the IT environment changes with cloud computing and hybrid work. Appropriate device management not only improves security, but also contributes to user convenience and operability. On the other hand, some people may have the impression that device management is complicated and difficult. In this seminar, we will share the know-how and efforts of device management that only Macnica, which has been providing device management solutions for over 10 years and has always kept up with the latest trends, can provide. We look forward to your participation.

- The concept and importance of SSO for small and medium-sized enterprises - How to manage user logins for the ever-increasing number of enterprise-managed SaaS is a troubling issue. I think there are various issues such as password leaks, password reuse, and forgotten passwords. It is widely known that introducing single sign-on (SSO) increases convenience, but there are many other values as well. We will succinctly explain what single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can bring to the issues faced by many companies, how far they should go, and the optimal measures for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The risk of confidential information leaks due to internal fraud and ransomware attacks are major issues in the operation of corporate file servers. Conventional methods alone have limitations in countering these threats, and many operators are struggling to deal with them. In this seminar, we will propose a method to balance security measures and improved operational efficiency to address these issues. We will also introduce specific examples and effects of achieving stable operations even with limited personnel. We will provide solutions and new perspectives for companies looking to reduce security risks and eliminate operational burdens.

- Password management basics for small and medium-sized enterprises - It goes without saying that password strength is important. However, we believe that operational issues such as writing down complex passwords on paper so as not to forget them have been left unaddressed for a long time. Many companies are introducing single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, but can we really say that this alone is enough to ensure perfect security in corporate ID management? We will succinctly explain the issues that have emerged from conversations with many companies and the optimal measures for small and medium-sized enterprises. Please join us.

The use of SaaS is increasing to improve productivity. IT departments are now being asked how to reduce the various "risks" that increase with it and how to minimize damage. In this session, we will analyze and organize the risks in the "SaaS world" based on a risk assessment framework, and explain the issues that should be addressed as priorities and how to deal with them.

Recommended for "one-person affair" who have become tired of studying IT operations and security measures! Macnica provides a wide range of operational support for management tasks related to security measures required for business continuity, such as ID management, SSO, password management, MFA, IT asset management, and SaaS management. By entrusting Marutto Macnica with the increasingly sophisticated security measures, your IT environment will be modern and zero-trust security-conscious. We will support a wide range of your IT operation and management tasks by utilizing our knowledge of security solution proposals and implementation experience cultivated in many companies.

IT departments face many challenges, including a shortage of personnel and excessive workload. Nevertheless, it is necessary to continue to maintain high security in line with changes in the environment. In this session, we will focus on the basics of zero trust, "authentication" and "asset" management, and provide an easy-to-understand explanation of solutions from the perspective of improving security levels and streamlining operations.