Enhancing Supply Chain Security: Seminar on New Evaluation Standards Scheduled

VLC Security, led by CEO Norihiko Ishihara, announces the third seminar focusing on the upcoming evaluation standards aimed at strengthening supply chain security. With increasing concerns over cyber threats, effective measures are more crucial than ever. This seminar will shed light on practical approaches to meeting the government's new evaluation criteria that will be implemented soon.

Webinar Details

- Title: Leveraging Supply Chain Evaluation to Strengthen Your Organization: Real-World Gap Analysis for SMEs
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 16:00 - 17:00
- Speaker: Katsumi Ijichi, VLC Security Consulting
- Registration: Interested participants can enroll via this link.

Seminar Overview

The third edition will delve into updates on the new supply chain security evaluation system and real-world findings from gap analyses conducted with SMEs. Participants can expect to learn about the disparities between the new evaluation standards and current practices, alongside examples of effective responses to achieve ratings of ★3 and ★4.

Agenda Highlights

- Latest Updates on Evaluation Standards: Key modifications and summaries regarding ★3 and ★4.
- Real-life Gap Analysis: Examination of the current state in SMEs against the new evaluation criteria. This presentation will include actual case studies demonstrating the gaps and proposed strategies for addressing them.
- Developing Response Strategies: Understanding the process of establishing action plans based on gap visualization and specific remedial measures.

This seminar is an opportunity to explore actionable points for creating an effective security framework, leveraging the new standards of supply chain security. Attendees will gain insights into the essence of these standards and how they can be practically applied to strengthen security measures.

Past Seminar Insights

The first two sessions attracted over 700 attendees, reflecting high engagement from businesses regarding these critical evaluation standards. Feedback gathered from participants highlighted various challenges faced by different stakeholders within the supply chain. For those interested, recordings of previous seminars are available:

Additionally, comprehensive reports surrounding the supply chain security evaluation system, including a study indicating that around 60% of businesses are contemplating acquiring the rating, are currently accessible.

VLC Security Group Overview

Since its rebranding on October 6, 2025, VLC Security Group has redoubled its commitment to cybersecurity. As a group, they provide comprehensive support covering all aspects of cybersecurity and information security for organizations.

- VLC Security Corporation (formerly Bulk Holdings): Focused on all facets of cybersecurity and operational support.
- VLC Security Consulting (previously Bulk): Specializing in visualizing security challenges while adhering to industry standards like NIST CSF and assisting organizations in achieving certifications like ISO27001.
- VLC Security Arena (formerly CyberGym Japan): Offering advanced training environments reflecting real cyber threats to bolster personnel readiness against escalating cyber risks.
- VLC Security Lab (previously CEL): Utilizing cutting-edge technology to optimize cybersecurity postures through incident response and implementation of security measures.

VLC Security Arena is also home to the CyberGym training brand, which implements realistic approach scenarios to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to efficiently respond to cybersecurity incidents.

For those interested in more insights on cybersecurity topics, including the seminar details, VLC Security is open to inquiries regarding various facets of cybersecurity practices.