Information Systems and Other Issues
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 16 of 81 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a ransomware countermeasure, we discontinued VPN equipment, one of the intrusion routes, in fiscal 2025. In addition, we defend against threats through systems capable of monitoring and blocking unauthorized communications 24 hours a day, and regularly alert employees to the risks. As a precaution, we maintain backups of critical systems at multiple locations, including remote sites.」
Specifically describes measures against cyberattacks, including the discontinuation of VPN equipment in fiscal 2025, 24-hour monitoring and blocking of communications, and backup retention at multiple locations. - FY2024Cyberattacks explicitly identifiedAnnual report
「Unexpected natural disasters or accidents may cause substantial damage to facilities, while cyberattacks such as unauthorized intrusions by computer viruses or errors by employees may result in system failures.」
Explicitly identifies cyberattacks, rather than only unauthorized intrusions by computer viruses, as a cause of information system failures. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If facilities suffer extensive damage from an unexpected natural disaster or accident, or if a system failure occurs due to unauthorized access by a computer virus or employee error, the Group's business performance and financial condition may be affected.」
Identifies natural disasters, accidents, virus intrusion and employee error as causes of system failures.