Contents
- 1 Introduction: New Standards Required for IT Infrastructure
- 2 Policy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Importance of “Security Scoring”
- 3 Maximizing the Value of Cisco Products: Focus on “Network Visibility”
- 4 【Case Study】Improvement Effects Achieved Through Assessment
- 5 Creating a Strategic Roadmap Starting with Assessment
- 6 Summary: Why not start with a casual consultation?
Introduction: New Standards Required for IT Infrastructure
In previous corporate networks, “uninterrupted communication” was the major goal. However, the adoption of hybrid workstyles and accelerated cloud adoption have made network structures more complex.
Moreover, as we can see in the “Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains” issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), we now live in an era where reliability is demanded not only from individual companies but from the entire supply chain, including business partners.
- “Is the current configuration delivering sufficient performance?”
- How well are we meeting the national guidelines?
To resolve these concerns and take the first step toward an aggressive IT strategy, we introduce our Assessment Service.
Policy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Importance of “Security Scoring”
In Japanese industries, cyberattacks targeting the entire supply chain are drawing significant attention as a major challenge. Based on this, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is advancing the development of a system to objectively evaluate the status of countermeasures.
Why is scoring necessary now?
This policy discusses mechanisms that enable companies to objectively assess their own initiatives and present them to business partners.
In other words, the required standard is shifting from simply “believing measures are being implemented” to “objectively demonstrable measures.”
Benefits of the scoring conducted by our service
Our assessment will conduct a detailed analysis of how well your current situation aligns with the guidelines based on this METI policy.
- Visualization of the current state:
Conduct scoring based on comparison with national guidelines and best practices - Objective evidence:
Can be utilized as explanatory materials for management and business partners - Prioritize improvements:
Develop an efficient countermeasure plan, focusing on areas with low scores
Maximizing the Value of Cisco Products: Focus on “Network Visibility”
Cisco products are multifunctional and sophisticated, but there are cases where their full potential remains untapped. In particular, few companies go beyond mere “monitoring” to perform analysis at the user experience level.
Leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes to Achieve Network Visibility
At the core of our assessment is Cisco ThousandEyes. While traditional tools may only monitor device availability, ThousandEyes delivers comprehensive visibility, including:
- Identification of the location of the delay:
Identifies where the root cause lies—whether within your company, the ISP, the SaaS provider, or your home environment. - End-to-end visualization:
Detailed analysis of the path from the user to the application. - Quantifying “subjective issues”
Quantify subjective issues like “slow Wi-Fi” as scores and evaluate improvement effects quantitatively.
【Case Study】Improvement Effects Achieved Through Assessment
※The following cases are an introduction based on general usage examples and does not identify any specific company.
Case Study 1: Improving Wi-Fi Performance and Reducing Operational Burden
- Challenge:
Wi-Fi is unstable, and settings vary between locations, making operations troublesome. - Implementation Details:
Analysis of radio interference and path delay using Cisco Meraki and ThousandEyes. - Improvement measures:
Optimization of authentication methods and channel settings, integration of management dashboards. - Results:
Significantly improved communication speed and substantially reduced operational management workload.
Case Study 2: Enhancing Reliability Through Improved Security Scores
- Challenge:
When entering into new transactions, disclosure of the company’s security - Implementation Details:
Evaluation of network endpoints in accordance with the draft guidelines. - Improvement measures:
Proposal of implementation of multi-factor authentication and enhanced DNS security. - Results:
Scores improve, enhancing credibility in client presentations and contributing to the creation of business opportunities.
Creating a Strategic Roadmap Starting with Assessment
Assessment is not simply about completing a survey. It clearly identifies areas for improvement and connects them to a mid-term IT strategy.
Report Content (Four Key Elements)
- Immediate Action
Sort out items where improvements can be expected through changing settings - Compliance Score
Measure compliance against guidelines and industry standards - Performance Analysis Report
Detailed analysis based on actual measurements using tools like ThousandEyes - 1 to 3 Year IT Roadmap
Propose Investment Schedule according with budget and growth plan
Summary: Why not start with a casual consultation?
IT infrastructure assessment serves as a “health checkup” for the company’s network.
- Although no major problems are visible, hidden risks may be lurking.
- There are still areas that can be improved with just one setting adjustment.
- You don’t know where to start in responding to the new guidelines.
We can help you sort out these challenges and work together to outline the first steps toward improvement.
Please feel free to consult us about any questions you may have, such as the following:
- “Is our network safe as it is now?”
- “What can assessments tell us?”
- “How can we maximize the potential of Cisco products?”
Our engineers can offer you step-by-step guidance.
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