Risk to Information Assets and of System Failures Caused by Cyberattacks and Disasters

「Attacks involving unauthorized access and computer viruses are becoming more complex and sophisticated as digital technology develops. If unforeseen circumstances such as unauthorized access to or attacks on the Group or its suppliers, or disasters, result in system failures or the leakage of confidential information, the Group's performance may be adversely affected through the temporary suspension of information systems, declining public confidence, loss of competitive advantage and costs incurred to respond appropriately to the incident.」

「The Group has established information security rules to clarify its approach to information security and to promote comprehensive and continuous information security measures, and is working to properly manage and protect information assets such as the systems and data it holds. The Group is also working to strengthen information security through both hardware and software measures. On the hardware side, it continuously conducts inspections and improvements of the technology and operations related to the security of critical systems. On the software side, it works to provide security education for employees, including information security e-learning for all employees.」

「However, if unforeseen circumstances such as unauthorized access, attacks involving computer viruses or disasters result in the leakage of confidential information or system failures, the Group's performance may be adversely affected.」