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Information leakage incidents involving malware embedded in email attachments and other techniques used to steal confidential information from companies and organizations continue to pose a serious threat.
In response, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) published a report in November 2015 titled “Toward Fundamental Reinforcement of Local Government Information Security Measures.” The report, prepared by the Local Government Information Security Measures Study Team, recommended fundamentally strengthening information security measures through the following three layers.

■My Number–Related Business Systems
For My Number–related business systems, including existing resident registry, tax, and social security systems, communication with other domains should, in principle, be disabled. In addition, measures such as preventing information from being taken out from terminals and introducing two-factor authentication on terminals should be implemented to thoroughly prevent the leakage of resident (personal) information. (Local Government Information System Enhancement Model)
■Separation of LGWAN-Connected Systems and Internet-Connected Systems
To ensure the security of the LGWAN environment used for information sharing via My Number, communication paths between business systems that use LGWAN, such as financial accounting systems, and systems used for web browsing and internet email should be separated. When communication between the two systems is required, sanitized communication should be implemented to ensure that no viruses are present. (Local Government Information System Enhancement Model)
■ Local Government Information Security Cloud
For internet-connected systems, prefectures and municipalities should work together to consolidate internet access points, establish a Local Government Information Security Cloud, and implement advanced security measures. Asgent provides optimal security solutions to help local governments respond to these “fundamental reinforcement” requirements.

1. Ensure Sanitized Communications Free from Virus Infection
   In its proposed measures for fundamentally strengthening local government information security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) recommends separating the communication paths between business systems that use LGWAN and systems connected to the Internet. When communication between the two systems is required, sanitized communications should be used to prevent virus infection.
   Asgent’s solution is designed on the assumption that files may contain hidden threats. It can sanitize files and protect networks from unknown threats. This enables organizations to exchange document files and other data securely without affecting 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.