I would like to “match the answers” from a third party’s perspective regarding the security measures that have been strengthened.

AICA Kogyo continues to expand its field of activity by creating new value through the fusion of chemistry and design, centered on the resin synthesis technology it has cultivated since its establishment. The company's products are used in a variety of fields, including housing and other buildings, automobiles, electronic products, cosmetics, clothing, and shoes. Currently, more than half of the sales are made overseas, and the company has 51 group companies (consolidated as of the end of March 2023) in 14 countries and regions around the world.

The company has been actively expanding overseas, but because security measures were implemented at each location, the head office did not have an accurate grasp of the situation, resulting in disparities in the level of security measures. Meanwhile, in October 2017, an incident occurred in which the company's website was defaced by a cyber attack. Fortunately, no damage other than tampering could be confirmed, but this incident led to a major change in the company's awareness of information security. Tsuyoshi Okinaga, General Manager of the Information Systems Department, said, ``After this incident, management began to think of security measures not as a ``cost'' but as an ``investment'' that protects future profits. We have decided to start working towards this goal."

As for specific measures, we will first switch to multi-layered defense and update our antivirus software to next-generation version (NGAV). We have also adopted EDR and implemented it to include group companies.Completed entry. Additionally, targeted email attack training and e-learning to raise awareness about security are held twice a year. Additionally, personnel from all groups meet regularly to share information.It is said that the strength of security as a group has increased considerably. “We spent about two years developing countermeasures.

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