Macnica provides SecureNavi to MDS Solutions to support ISMS certification acquisition ~ By utilizing the tool, even those with no experience can achieve ISMS certification in just three months ~

Macnica (headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kazumasa Hara; hereinafter referred to as Macnica) announced today that it has provided MDS Solutions, Inc. (headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director and President and CEO: Kanji Oikawa; hereinafter referred to as MDS Solutions) with SecureNavi, which helps streamline the process of obtaining ISMS certification.

■ Background of introduction
Since its founding, MDS Solutions has been developing its ODM business, focusing on printed circuit board design, and has done business with the research and development departments of major Japanese manufacturers. Amidst the industry trend of requiring strict certification throughout the supply chain, at the end of 2023, a major client requested that the company obtain ISMS certification as part of its security enhancement measures, necessitating an immediate response. However, the company lacked in-house know-how regarding certification and had not yet fully established systematic security governance, making it a challenge to formulate security guidelines and build a system to obtain ISMS certification.

■Reasons for selecting SecureNavi
SecureNavi was highly rated for its systematized process leading up to ISMS certification, the generous support provided by dedicated personnel, and the cost benefits of significantly reducing initial investment compared to outsourcing to a specialist company. Furthermore, the company chose SecureNavi because it provides standard materials and content for employee security education, making it easy to build an education system.

■Effects of implementation
After implementing SecureNavi, the company was able to carry out all of the actual work, including complex risk assessments, management reviews, and internal audits, in-house, completing tasks that would normally take six months to a year in just three months. At monthly regular meetings with dedicated SecureNavi staff, specific and effective advice was provided, and the company was able to smoothly pass the certification audit with only one or two minor revisions.
As a result, we have seen many positive results, including improved evaluations from major business partners, strengthened internal security governance, accumulated know-how on obtaining certification, and improved employee awareness of information security.

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■ Future outlook
At MDS Solutions, we aim to maintain and improve our security level by utilizing SecureNavi in order to maintain ISMS certification through periodic audits.

In addition to SecureNavi, Macnica will continue to support customers in obtaining ISMS certification and maintaining and improving their security levels by combining and supporting the implementation of security solutions tailored to their challenges and needs, thereby contributing to further improving customer value and creating a safe and secure environment.

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