Global Security Experts Inc. (4417) Stock Price

Global Security Expert is a cybersecurity specialist company that ensures the safety of corporate information and communication networks. The company aims to protect enterprises from unauthorized access, data tampering, information leaks, and virus infections, while also investing in developing necessary talent. Its primary customers are mid-sized companies and government agencies.

The company operates its cybersecurity business as a single segment. Specific services include consulting services, vulnerability assessment services (Tiger Team services), security solution services, and security training services. These services aim to visualize corporate security risks and propose improvement measures.

Consulting services support the development of security improvement plans and the establishment of incident response frameworks. Vulnerability assessment services involve specialist engineers conducting simulated attacks on corporate network systems to diagnose vulnerabilities. Security solution services provide security products against the latest threats and emergency response services.

Security training services offer educational programs to corporate executives and employees to enhance security literacy. These include targeted email training services (Trap Mail®) and information security e-learning services (Mina Secure®).

Additionally, the security education business provides training and certification exams for security engineers. It offers diverse courses including EC-Council certified training and SecuriST certified vulnerability assessment specialist certifications.

Furthermore, the security talent business provides systems engineering services (SES) specialized in security personnel. The company has established a business model that reskills IT talent from partner companies and provides them to client enterprises. This business was newly established as CyberSTAR Inc. in April 2024 and became a consolidated subsidiary.

Global Security Expert has adopted a growth strategy as a "Cybersecurity Education Company." As a specialized firm focused on information security, the company provides security consulting, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity solutions, with a particular aim to contribute to improving security levels at mid-sized enterprises.

The company's medium to long-term management strategy is to provide services optimized for mid-sized and small enterprises, centered on education. Through this approach, it aims to strengthen customers' self-defense capabilities and raise Japan's overall information security level. The company also uses year-over-year revenue growth rate and operating profit margin as key performance indicators to drive improvements in growth and profitability.

The company prioritizes the development of security professionals through certification courses and reskilling programs to cultivate "Plus Security" talent. It has also established a business model that develops IT professionals from partner companies into security professionals and provides them as SES (System Engineering Services). This approach addresses corporate needs while expanding business opportunities.

Additionally, the company promotes upselling and cross-selling to improve customer satisfaction and maintain transaction continuity rates. By appropriately linking each service, it delivers optimized solutions for mid-market, mid-sized, and small enterprises while strengthening its profit structure.

Geographic expansion is another key strategy. The company is strengthening sales activities in regions outside Tokyo and aims for nationwide expansion based on its West Japan branch. It is building a framework to meet regional security needs through enhanced partnerships with local system integrators.

Securing human resources is also critical. The company balances employee recruitment and development with external talent supply to cultivate security professionals across the industry and promote collaboration. This approach addresses talent shortages accompanying business expansion and builds a strong operational foundation.

Finally, the company is strengthening subsidiary management. Through CyberSTAR Inc., a subsidiary established in April 2024, it aims to create synergies with equity-method affiliates and drive business expansion and enhanced corporate value. This initiative promotes sales channel expansion and business domain diversification.