Tokyo, March 9, 2015 – NRI SecureTechnologies, Ltd. (NRI Secure), a leading provider of information security solutions in Japan, launched Security Operation Center (SOC) in Irvine, California on February 9, 2015 to provide next generation security monitoring, threat intelligence and protection against emerging cyber security threats.

The launch of this SOC will strengthen the company’s existing Managed Security Services, through which NRI Secure’s North America Branch provides professional management of security devices and protection against cyberattacks to companies worldwide.

International companies must implement an enhanced level of security to protect against a variety of threats across all of their business systems and global networks. NRI Secure’s SOC provides 24/7 advanced threat intelligence to companies around the world through its Security Research Lab, which analyzes millions of global data points to deliver the highest level of insight into cyber attacks to further build on the capabilities of its Managed Security Services.

Through its advanced functionalities, the Security Research Laboratory equips the SOC with the ability to detect the latest security threats, collect information in collaboration with other global security organizations, and evaluate leading cyber-security technologies with its strategic security product partners. Paired with NRI Secure’s Managed Security Services, this extensive offering enables the SOC to deliver optimal cybersecurity measures to customers.

The service menu of Managed Security Services currently offered by NRI Secure’s North America Branch will expand to include the following features:

• Expanded Security Device Management Service¹ – Access to service in both the North and South American regions to increase the number of supported security devices, as well as expanded functionalities through installment and management of complex security solutions to help minimize customers’ workload and reduce the burdens of IT security management
• Highly Improved Security Log Monitoring Service² – Extended reach in security monitoring for detecting security incidents through NRI Secure’s Advanced Threat Intelligence functionality
• Cloud-based Vulnerability Management Service – Remote inspection and management of vulnerabilities in organization and business systems through new cloud-based service to support detection of critical security incidents and to assist in correlation analyses, as performed by the Security Log Monitoring Service

“The rising global threat of cyberattacks indicates a critical need for firms worldwide to implement a robust threat intelligence system to help bolster their defense mechanisms,” said Hiroshi Masutani, President at NRI SecureTechnologies.

“The scale, sophistication and severity of threats are increasing around the world, and the launch of our SOC helps to position NRI Secure as a leader in ensuring optimal preparation and protection against are comprised infrastructures.”

NRI Secure predicts that within five years, the launch will result in annual sales of 10 billion yen in 30 countries, and in advance of its plans to open additional SOC locations throughout the world, NRI Secure will continue to support and promote security measures for international businesses.

• Security Device Management Service:
  One of NRI Secure's outsourcing security services in Managed Security Service to install and manage complex security devices in order to minimize a customers’ workload, removing the burden of IT security management.
• Security Log Monitoring Service:
  One of NRI Secure’s outsourcing security services in Managed Security Service, for monitoring security events in real-time and providing alerts with actionable information on identified security threats. NRI Secure supports 400+ different products and applications as event sources and has the ability to identify any anomalous activities in any IT system.

About NRI SecureTechnologies

NRI SecureTechnologies, a leading provider of information security solutions, is one of the group companies of Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Established in 2000, it examines information security at business corporations from the aspects of technology and business management and offers a one-stop service from consulting to solution implementation, training, management and surveillance. http://www.nri-secure.com

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Photos of Security Operation Center at NRI Secure North America Branch