Sios Technology and NRI Secure Technologies Enhance Collaboration for SecureCube Access Check Availability

Sios Technology and NRI Secure Technologies' Enhanced Collaboration

In recent developments, Sios Technology, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has announced a strengthened collaboration with NRI Secure Technologies, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The purpose of this partnership is to improve the availability of SecureCube Access Check, a privileged ID management solution provided by NRI Secure. The two companies have conducted joint validations to ensure the efficiency and reliability of their solutions.

The Need for Enhanced Security Solutions

In today’s digital landscape, characterized by remote work and various work styles, securing systems and data from unauthorized access and leaks has become essential for companies. System administrators hold high-level IDs, and if not managed correctly, there’s a significant risk of misuse by attackers or internal insiders. The need for robust solutions to protect against such vulnerabilities continues to rise. NRI Secure’s SecureCube Access Check is a highly regarded solution designed to combat internal fraud and cyber-attacks, making it crucial for many organizations.

With an increasing demand for high availability—ensuring that privileged ID management is accessible even during server failures or cyber incidents—Sios Technology and NRI Secure are committed to meeting customer needs through technical collaboration. As part of this effort, the verification of redundant configurations using Sios's LifeKeeper software in conjunction with SecureCube Access Check has been completed successfully.

Overview of Validation

The validation was conducted in a cloud-based environment utilizing Amazon EC2 with the following configurations:

- Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10
- Web Server: Apache 2.4.37
- Web Container: Tomcat 9.0.95
- Database: MariaDB 10.3
- Protected Software: ACCore, MariaDB, LDAP (slapd), Tomcat, Apache (httpd)

LifeKeeper for Linux has developed individual control scripts (Generic ARK) to manage the protected software effectively. More information about the redundant configuration utilizing LifeKeeper with SecureCube Access Check can be found at SecureCube Access Check Redundancy.

Statements from Key Executives

With the announcement of the strengthened partnership, executives from both companies expressed their thoughts:

- Michihiro Adachi, Head of Security Solutions Division, NRI Secure Technologies: “We sincerely welcome the opportunity to strengthen our partnership with Sios Technology. Cyberattacks and internal fraud incidents are not limited by time or place, making high availability in privileged ID management increasingly necessary. By enhancing the high availability of SecureCube Access Check through our collaboration with LifeKeeper, we aim to support Japanese enterprises facing diverse work challenges, regardless of their industry.”

- Yo Onishi, Executive Officer, Sios Technology: “We are thrilled to announce the strengthening of our collaboration with NRI Secure Technologies. This validation has clearly shown that LifeKeeper can significantly contribute to improving the availability of critical log infrastructure. Moving forward, we will provide optimal redundancy solutions to address the availability challenges of diverse industries and systems.”

About LifeKeeper

LifeKeeper is an HA cluster product that boasts over 80,000 licenses deployed globally. By implementing LifeKeeper, organizations can achieve application-level availability and, when combined with DataKeeper, can create redundancy in cloud environments without utilizing shared storage. This significantly enhances overall system availability. For more details, visit LifeKeeper Overview.

About SecureCube Access Check

SecureCube Access Check is a privileged ID management solution offered by NRI Secure Technologies, designed to prevent the escalation of damage from internal fraud and cyberattacks. It encompasses all essential features required for effective privileged ID management, already utilized by over 600 companies and organizations. For more information, check out SecureCube Overview.

About Sios Technology

Sios Technology focuses on system integration utilizing open-source software like Linux. They provide proprietary software and SaaS solutions, emphasizing digital transformation technologies, including cloud and AI support. Sios aims to pursue innovative software technologies to significantly impact the global IT industry and contribute to societal advancement. More on their offerings can be found at Sios Overview.

About NRI Secure

NRI Secure Technologies is a security-focused firm within the Nomura Research Institute Group, dedicated to creating a secure IT environment for everyone. Their mission is to provide world-class solutions through the expertise and technologies developed since its inception. More information is available at NRI Secure Overview.

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