Strengthening the Cybersecurity Framework Centered on the Specialist Department and CISO
First written in FY2020. 5 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
Japan Post Bank moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 2 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Cyberattack methods are also becoming increasingly sophisticated and elaborate through the use of Frontier AI and other technologies, and cyber risks surrounding financial institutions are increasing.」
The discussion of cyber risk was expanded to include the increasing sophistication and elaboration of attack methods using Frontier AI and other technologies, and the need to address disruptive activities related to economic security. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「To reduce these cyber risks, the Bank established a specialized cybersecurity department and appointed an executive responsible for cybersecurity (CISO: Chief Information Security Officer), while developing multilayered defense and detection measures.」
The Bank continues to maintain specialized departments, a CISO, multilayered defense and detection measures, and coordination with external specialist organizations. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In preparation for the system renewal in May 2023, the Bank established a company-wide implementation committee reporting directly to the Representative Executive Officer and President, developed a company-wide framework with advice from a third-party organization, and completed the renewal smoothly.」
The Bank advanced the implementation phase of its systems operations and security framework by using a President-led steering committee for systems renewal and advice from a third-party organization. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to increasingly complex and sophisticated cyberattacks, the Bank steadily implemented an action plan developed in accordance with international standards and strengthened its cybersecurity framework.」
The Bank implemented a cybersecurity action plan based on international standards and strengthened its security framework. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Bank will also work to ensure safety and security by implementing advanced security measures and strengthening IT governance and the security verification framework in preparation for new risks.」
The Bank reconfirmed its policy of continuing to strengthen IT governance and the security verification framework. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Bank will also work to ensure safety and security by implementing advanced security measures and strengthening IT governance and the security verification framework in preparation for new risks.」
The Bank has indicated its policy of continuing to strengthen IT governance and the security verification framework for new risks in relation to cybersecurity. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2021, the Bank decided to establish the New Products and Services Review Subcommittee (Sales/Operations) and the Systems Risk Subcommittee as subordinate bodies of the Risk Management Committee, in order to strengthen the framework for ongoing security verification when new products and services are introduced and thereafter.」
The Bank decided to establish specialized subcommittees to continuously verify new products and services and systems risks in relation to cybersecurity and cashless payment services. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the Bank established a Security Comprehensive Review Task Force led directly by its Representative Executive President to conduct a comprehensive review of the security robustness and monitoring framework for customer usage of cashless payment services provided by the Bank, including the Instant Transfer Service, Yucho Pay and mijica, and steadily implemented security enhancement measures and other actions based on the results.」
Following the comprehensive review by the task force directly overseen by the President and the third-party assessment, the Bank implemented security enhancement measures based on the review results. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the Bank established a task force led directly by its Representative Executive President to conduct a comprehensive review of the security robustness and monitoring framework for customer usage of cashless payment services provided by the Bank, including the Instant Transfer Service, Yucho Pay and mijica. The results were assessed by a third party.」
Following unauthorized use of cashless payment services, the Bank conducted a comprehensive review through a task force directly overseen by the President and obtained a third-party assessment, then moved toward strengthening the framework, including security verification, compensation policies and complaint handling. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「To reduce these cyber risks, the Bank established a specialized department for cybersecurity and appointed a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), while developing multilayered defense and detection measures.」
The Bank specifically described measures to address the risk of cyberattacks, including specialized departments, a CISO, multilayered defense and detection, personnel deployment and coordination with external specialist organizations.