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The threat of information leakage incidents – where attackers use malware embedded in email attachments to seal confidential information from organizations – continues to persist.
In response, the MIC’s “Local Government Information Security Measures Study Team” published a report in November 2015 titled “Toward Fundamental Reinforcement of Local Government Information Security Measures,” which proposes that information security measures must be fundamentally strengthened based on the following three layers:

■For My Number–related business systems (existing resident registry, tax, social security, etc.), communication with other domains should, as a rule, be disabled. At the same time, settings that prevent data from being taken out from terminals and the introduction of two-factor authentication on terminals should be implemented to thoroughly prevent leakage of resident (personal) information. (Local Government Information System Enhancement Model)
■ To enhance the security of the LGWAN environment used for information linkage via My Number, the communication paths between business systems that use LGWAN (such as financial accounting systems) and systems used for web browsing and internet email must be separated. When communication between these systems is necessary, “sanitized communication” must be implemented to ensure that no viruses are present (separation of LGWAN-connected systems and internet-connected systems). (Local Government Information System Enhancement Model)
■ In the internet-connected system , prefectures and municipalities should work together to consolidate internet access points, and establish a “Local Government Information Security Cloud,” and implement advanced security measures. (Local Government Information Security Cloud)
Asgent provides optimal security solutions to help local governments respond to these “fundamental reinforcement” requirements.

1. Ensuring Malware-Free, Sanitized Communication
   The fundamental reinforcement measures recommended by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications call for separating communication paths between business systems that use LGWAN and systems connected to the internet. When communication between these systems is required, the measures recommend ensuring malware-free, sanitized communication.
   Asgent’s solutions focus on the risk that threats embedded in files by neutralizing files and protecting networks from unknown threats. The enables the safe exchange of documents and other files without compromising operational efficiency.
2. Early Detection and Continuous Monitoring of Malware Infections
   The fundamental reinforcement measures also recommended strengthening the monitoring of malicious communications and considering shared use of monitoring capabilities through the Local Government Information Security Cloud.
   Asgent’s solutions focus on early detection of post-infection activity in order to minimize damage caused by unknown malware, including targeted attacks.