Rapid changes in the external environment due to regulatory restrictions, cyberattacks, telework and other factors
First written in FY2021. 13 of 16 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which our group operates, interest in the GRC and security fields increased as measures to address cybersecurity and security risks associated with the use of generative AI advanced.」
The Group continues to describe cybersecurity measures and responses to security risks associated with the use of generative AI as business-environment factors driving demand for GRC and security services. - 2026-07-02ReframedOther Disclosures
「In recent years, while the introduction of generative AI into business operations has advanced rapidly, the risk of information leaks caused by "shadow AI," in which employees independently use AI applications that have not been identified or approved by management, has become a serious issue.」
The company made the security risks associated with generative AI more specific by identifying shadow AI risks, including unauthorized use, the content entered and governance failures. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「These factors include the wider application of overseas regulations as businesses globalize, the frequent occurrence of sophisticated and persistent cyberattacks, the rapid adoption of generative AI, tighter regulations on personal information, and reviews of traditional governance structures.」
The Group continues to identify regulations, cyberattacks, generative AI, personal information regulations and reviews of governance as changes in the external environment surrounding companies. - FY2025-H1ReframedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which our group operates, interest in the GRC and security fields increased as measures to address cybersecurity and security risks associated with the use of generative AI advanced.」
In place of the previously cited supply chains and ESG investment, the Group describes cybersecurity measures and responses to security risks associated with the use of generative AI as business-environment factors driving demand for GRC and security services. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, interest in addressing GRC and security issues has increased as companies strengthen supply chain management and pursue risk management initiatives that take into account ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs.」
The Group continues to describe risk management that takes supply chains, ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs into account, and growing interest in GRC and security measures, as factors in its business environment. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, interest in addressing GRC and security issues has increased as companies strengthen supply chain management and pursue risk management initiatives that take into account ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs.」
The Group continues to describe growing interest in GRC and security measures, including risk management that takes supply chains, ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs into account, as a factor in its business environment. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, interest in addressing GRC and security issues has increased as companies strengthen supply chain management and pursue risk management initiatives that take into account ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs.」
The Group continues to describe changes in the external environment, including supply chains, ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs, and growing interest in GRC and security measures as factors in its business environment. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, interest in addressing GRC and security issues has increased as companies strengthen supply chain management and pursue risk management initiatives that take into account ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs.」
The Group reiterates changes in the external environment, including supply chains, ESG investment and the promotion of the SDGs, as well as growing interest in GRC and security measures, as factors in its business environment. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, corporate awareness of security has increased following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while global companies have been strengthening their supply chain management, increasing interest in addressing GRC and security issues.」
The Group continues to describe the increase in security and GRC challenges driven by geopolitical conditions and globalization as its business environment. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which the Group operates, corporate challenges in the areas of governance, risk, compliance (GRC) and security are becoming more diverse, and interest in and demand for addressing these areas are increasing. This reflects damage from unauthorized access and malware infections caused by cyberattacks, corporate scandals arising from inadequate governance structures, amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information that took effect in April 2022, and changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation.」
The Group continues to describe cyberattacks, inadequate governance, amendments to laws, changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation as its business environment, resulting in increasingly diverse corporate challenges. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which we operate, corporate challenges in the areas of governance, risk, compliance (GRC) and security are becoming more diverse, and interest in and demand for addressing these areas are increasing. This reflects damage from unauthorized access and malware infections caused by cyberattacks, corporate scandals arising from inadequate governance structures, amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information that took effect in April 2022, and changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation.」
The Group continues to describe cyberattacks, inadequate governance, amendments to laws, changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation as its business environment, resulting in increasingly diverse corporate challenges. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the business environment in which we operate, corporate challenges in the areas of governance, risk, compliance (GRC) and security are becoming more diverse, and interest in and demand for addressing these areas are increasing. This reflects damage from unauthorized access and malware infections caused by cyberattacks, corporate scandals arising from inadequate governance structures, amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information taking effect in April 2022, and changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation.」
The Group reiterates cyberattacks, inadequate governance, amendments to laws, and changes in working practices and the progress of digital transformation as external environmental factors, and describes the diversification of corporate challenges. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The external environment is changing rapidly, including the wider application of overseas regulations as businesses globalize, the frequent occurrence of sophisticated and persistent cyberattacks, and the rapid expansion of remote work accompanying the spread of COVID-19.」
The company identifies the increasing complexity and rapid changes in the external environment surrounding the companies it serves as a business premise.