KIKKAKE Launches New Talent OS for Accelerating DX Recruitment in Government and Public Sector

Accelerating DX Recruitment: KIKKAKE's New Initiative

KIKKAKE Creation, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced a game-changing initiative aimed at enhancing the recruitment of digital transformation (DX) talents within the government and public sectors. Titled ‘KIKKAKE Talent OS for Gov’, this project seeks to address the pressing issue of sourcing highly skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals crucial for national security and digital governance.

The strategic counsel of Makoto Tanase, a recognized expert in cybersecurity with a robust background ranging from leading Japan's Cyber Crime Unit in the National Police Agency to serving as an executive at INTERPOL, bolsters this initiative. His extensive expertise provides KIKKAKE with the insights necessary to adapt their successful private sector recruitment platform, KIKKAKE Talent OS, for governmental applications.

Background: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Professionals

In light of escalating global cyber threats and the urgent need for the government to advance its digital strategy, the shortage of essential cybersecurity personnel has become a matter of national security. A significant gap exists between the high-level expertise required by public institutions and the current skills and career aspirations of private-sector engineers.

For top talent to perceive a career in national defense through technology as viable, the ecosystem must support not only recruitment but also reskilling and career growth initiatives that encourage a longer-term engagement with the public sector.

The Role of Strategic Advisor: Makoto Tanase

Makoto Tanase graduated from Hitotsubashi University’s law department and joined the National Police Agency in 2000. Over the past 25 years, he has spearheaded frontline investigations in Japan and internationally, becoming a leading specialist in intelligence matters. Here are some highlights of his significant career:

- Chief of Cyber Crime Unit, National Police Agency: Led national-level cybercrime investigations and defense strategies.
- Head of Financial Crime Unit, INTERPOL: Fostered collaboration among international law enforcement to combat money laundering and financial fraud.
- Chief of Criminal Affairs, Hyogo Prefectural Police: Oversaw a vast organization, including a 3,000-strong criminal department.
- Advisor Roles: Contributed to national budgeting processes and the formulation of critical legislative proposals.

Tanase will guide KIKKAKE in rolling out Talent OS to the public sector and offer strategic advice on potential commercialization strategies.

Reskilling as the Foundation for Public-Private Talent Fluidity

In alignment with the government's digital strategy, fostering labor mobility through reskilling is a key national policy. In the realm of cybersecurity, it’s imperative to cultivate and transition private sector IT engineers into highly specialized roles within government services. KIKKAKE aims to adapt its Talent OS framework, insightful from its commercial successes, to meet public sector needs while fulfilling national objectives.

Identifying Skill Gaps and Reskilling Metrics

By visualizing the skill gaps and psychological barriers that hinder private engineers from entering public roles, KIKKAKE will provide a data-driven foundation to help public agencies design effective reskilling programs and recruitment criteria tailored to their specific needs.

Utilizing Media for Reskilling and Nurturing Public Tech Talent

Through its various media platforms, including YouTube channels, KIKKAKE plans to share insights into the latest developments in cybersecurity and the technical challenges faced by public sectors. The aim is to shift the mindsets of ordinary IT engineers towards becoming cybersecurity personnel dedicated to protecting the nation and society.

Comment from CEO, Makoto Kawashima

Kawashima emphasizes the importance of translating the successful strategies of data visualization and long-term nurturing cultivated in the private sector, to solve the public sector's pressing challenges. With Makoto Tanase's invaluable insights, KIKKAKE is set on creating new career pathways that allow Japan’s top engineers to take part in safeguarding the nation’s cyber landscape.

About KIKKAKE Creation

Founded in March 2020, KIKKAKE Creation embraces the concept of Media Driven × Tech Enabled, primarily tackling challenges within the DX recruitment space. Through its unique Talent Operating System, KIKKAKE Talent OS, the company connects potential job seekers with the industry, fostering relationships over time. With initiatives like KIKKAKE AGENT and various media channels, including the popular IT Boddhisattva Moroch Channel, KIKKAKE continues to create new opportunities towards solving the pressing issues of talent shortages in the tech industry and plans to launch an HR Entertainment Business by 2026 to further its mission.

Company Info:

- CEO: Makoto Kawashima
- Location: 22-14 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Establishment: March 26, 2020
- Employees: 101 (including full-time, contractors, and part-time)
- Corporate Site: KIKKAKE Creation
- Service URL: KIKKAKE Agent
- Related Service URL: ITREND