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Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Security with SCS Evaluation

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, businesses are facing critical challenges in securing their supply chains. Instead of attacking well-secured large corporations, cybercriminals are targeting vulnerable secondary suppliers. This transition highlights the need for robust security measures to safeguard not just individual businesses, but entire networks of partnerships. It can no longer be assumed that just because one company has a strong security posture, its partners are equally protected.

In response to these growing challenges, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is spearheading the development of the Security Assessment System for Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS Evaluation System). This new framework is intended to create standardized metrics that can be applied across various industries, allowing organizations to assess and visualize the status of their security measures efficiently. Evaluation levels 3 and 4 are set to be operational by the second half of 2026, making objectives set by this new standard integral to future business transactions.

The Seminar: Key Insights for Businesses

On April 9, 2026, AI Security Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in collaboration with NTT Security Japan, will conduct an online seminar entitled _“Prepare Now for Continuity in Transactions: Practical Responses to the SCS Evaluation System—An Early Move Advantage Seminar”_. This event aims to prepare businesses for the impending implementation of the SCS Evaluation System, focusing on immediate actions that can be taken to remain competitive.

The seminar will feature experts from both AI Security and NTT Security Japan, who will engage in a dialog to unpack the intricacies of the SCS Evaluation System and its implications for supply chain operations. Participants can expect to gain crucial knowledge, including:

• - Overview of the SCS Evaluation System: Understanding the program's objectives and the standards your company should aim to achieve.
• - Impact on Business Relationships: How contractual and procurement processes will evolve based on new security requirements and audits.
• - Accountability in Practice: Strategies for responding efficiently and accurately to heightened security demands from partners, ensuring trust is maintained.
• - Immediate Action Plans: Specific steps businesses should take to not fall behind their competitors ahead of the program's launch.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is tailored for:

• - Executives, CIOs, and CISOs managing corporate governance pertaining to IT security.
• - Professionals from procurement, legal, and auditing departments responsible for overseeing supply chain security and contract management.
• - Anyone struggling to meet rigorous security demands set forth by parent companies or key business partners.

Event Details

• - Seminar Title: _Prepare Now for Continuity in Transactions: Practical Responses to the SCS Evaluation System—An Early Move Advantage Seminar_
• - Date and Time: April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Registration URL: Click here to register

Featured Speakers

Nobuya Yoshikawa

• - Company: NTT Security Japan Co., Ltd.
• - Position: Director, Consulting Division
• - Qualifications: CISSP Certified

Takao Horii

• - Company: AI Security Co., Ltd.
• - Position: CEO
• - Background: After selling a company he founded during university, Takao gained extensive experience in IT security and systems auditing at PwC Japan. He subsequently established AI Security LLC and has been pivotal in driving security governance and zero-trust frameworks for businesses to counter emerging threats in the digital age.

Company Overview

• - Name: AI Security LLC
• - Location: 4F Miyake Building, 1-9-16 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0004, Japan
• - Representative: Takao Horii
• - Business Focus: Security consulting, development of zero-trust concepts, integration, operational design, human resource support, platform development.
• - Website: Visit us here

For Inquiries

• - Contact: AI Security LLC
• - Email: [email protected]