Cyberattacks on IoT Devices, Long-Term Liability and Regulatory Compliance
First written in FY2021. 9 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-06-02. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
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- FY2026Greater specificity regarding target sectors and regulatory complianceAnnual report
「Regulations requiring stronger cybersecurity measures for IoT devices are advancing internationally. We therefore believe that EMLinux, an operating system compatible with SBOMs useful for vulnerability management and the long-term stable operation of systems in compliance with international safety standards and regulations, together with its long-term support, will become increasingly necessary. We regard 15 critical-infrastructure sectors and internationally competitive industrial equipment, automobiles and other products as our main target markets.」
In addition to regulatory developments such as the European Cyber Resilience Act, specifies 15 critical-infrastructure sectors and indicates demand for SBOM compatibility and long-term support. - FY2025-H1Expansion of regulatory compliance coverageAnnual report
「As cyberattacks and cybercrime increase, countries are developing international security standards and advancing economic security initiatives. The need to comply with standards and regulations related to economic security has also become apparent, particularly among manufacturers that operate globally as well as domestically.」
While the business and other risks section states that there have been no material changes, the discussion of the business environment indicates the need to comply with standards and regulations related to economic security, in addition to existing IoT cybersecurity and regulatory requirements. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「With the European Cyber Resilience Act expected to begin applying in 2027, regulations requiring stronger cybersecurity measures for IoT devices and functions such as software updates are also advancing internationally, and the industry is required to provide continuous support.」
In addition to existing regulations concerning IoT cyberattacks and long-term support, the Company specifies new regulatory trends, including the European Cyber Resilience Act, and their expected application dates. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「When embedded equipment is connected to the internet and converted into IoT devices, cybersecurity risks such as hijacking, data tampering and eavesdropping increase. Some IoT devices have service lives of as long as 15 years and therefore require longer-term support than PCs and similar equipment.」
Identifies international standards, regulations in the automotive sector that took effect in 2022 and a 10-year limitation period for liability for nonconformity to contract as elements of the business environment.