Information System Failure and Information Leakage Risks
First written in FY2020. 2 of 4 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2025.
NittoBest moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, 4 years before the typical company in this theme (2026).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 32 of 106 companies on the "Worse" side.
20 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2025Added cyberattack risks involving business partnersAnnual report
「In addition, if a business partner of the company suffers a similar cyberattack or other event and becomes unable to conduct its business, this could adversely affect the Group's operating results and financial position.」
In addition to risks involving the company's own system failures, cyberattacks, ransomware and information leaks, the company explicitly identifies the difficulty of conducting business due to cyberattacks on business partners as a risk. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to various system problems, if cyberattacks, attacks on network systems involving ransomware or other means, or similar events cause delays or interruptions to operations or information leaks, or if system development is delayed due to circumstances involving Group employees or information-system providers, a significant decline in operational efficiency will be unavoidable and could adversely affect the Group's operating results and financial position.」
The company has explicitly added cyberattacks and ransomware attacks to the previous risks of system failures and information leaks, broadening the scope of the risks. It also identifies migration to the cloud and outsourcing to providers with strong security measures as responses. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Group is taking measures including strengthening system security, researching and securing reputable system companies, and rebuilding systems considered to carry high risks.」
The Group continues to address the risks of information-system failures and information leaks by strengthening security, securing system companies and rebuilding systems. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The Group uses various information systems to conduct its business. If system failures cause delays or interruptions to operations or information leaks, or if system development is delayed due to circumstances involving Group employees or information-system providers, a significant decline in operational efficiency will be unavoidable and could adversely affect the Group's operating results and financial position.」
For the first time, system failures, information leaks and declines in operational efficiency caused by delays in system development are described as separate risks.