Comprehensive readiness evaluation for mid-market operations in Japan
For: Luxury Retail • Hospitality • Financial Services
APPI Compliance - Do you have documented processes for lawful PI collection, consent management, and cross-border transfers?
CRITICAL RISKImmediate legal review required. Non-compliance can result in PPC sanctions and reputational damage in Japanese market.
Data Breach Protocols - Are mandatory PPC notification procedures documented and tested?
CRITICAL RISKEstablish incident response plan with PPC notification workflow within 24-72 hours of discovery.
Data Residency - Is all sensitive data stored in Japan-based cloud regions or data centers?
HIGH RISKAudit current data locations and migrate to JP regions (Tokyo/Osaka) to meet governance requirements.
Vendor Security - Have you completed security assessments of all Japanese SIers and local vendors?
HIGH RISKImplement vendor risk management program with annual security reviews of supply chain partners.
Economic Security Act - If applicable, have you completed prior screening for critical infrastructure facilities?
CRITICAL RISKDetermine if your operation qualifies as "Specified Essential Infrastructure" and initiate screening process.
Legacy Systems - Have you identified all legacy systems with a documented modernization roadmap (avoiding "2025 Digital Cliff")?
HIGH RISKConduct full legacy system inventory and create 12-24 month modernization plan with risk mitigation.
Cloud Model - Does your cloud strategy (public/private/hybrid) align with business security requirements and Japanese preferences?
MEDIUM RISKReassess cloud architecture considering Japanese preference for private/hybrid models for sensitive data.
System Integration - Are cloud solutions fully interoperable with existing on-premises/proprietary systems?
MEDIUM RISKReview integration points and implement middleware or APIs to ensure seamless data flow and operations.
DR/BCP - Do you have tested disaster recovery with secondary Japan-based data centers for earthquake/disaster resilience?
CRITICAL RISKEstablish redundant infrastructure in geographically separate Japanese regions with quarterly DR testing.
Telecommunications - Have you secured adequate bandwidth with local providers (accounting for 3-month lead times)?
MEDIUM RISKReview SLAs with NTT/KDDI and plan capacity upgrades 4-6 months in advance of business needs.
Endpoint Protection - Are all devices protected with up-to-date EDR and centralized asset inventory?
CRITICAL RISKDeploy enterprise EDR solution with real-time monitoring and automated threat response capabilities.
Access Control - Have you implemented Zero Trust, MFA, and PAM across all systems and user access?
HIGH RISKRoll out MFA organization-wide and implement PAM for privileged accounts with session recording.
Patch Cycles - Are OS, firmware, and applications (including Japanese-language systems) regularly patched?
HIGH RISKEstablish automated patch management with testing protocols for Japanese-localized applications.
Data Encryption - Is sensitive data encrypted both at rest (storage) and in transit (network)?
CRITICAL RISKImplement AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for all data transmission channels.
METI Guidelines - Have you assessed compliance with METI's Cybersecurity Management Guidelines for executives?
MEDIUM RISKConduct gap analysis against METI framework and integrate into governance and risk management practices.
IT Skills - Have you assessed your team's cloud/modern technology capabilities against current needs?
HIGH RISKConduct skills audit and invest in training or augment team with managed services for capability gaps.
Knowledge Management - Is all system documentation, maintenance guides, and procedures localized in Japanese?
MEDIUM RISKCreate comprehensive Japanese documentation to prevent knowledge loss from retiring engineers.
Helpdesk Support - Does your IT support provide quality Japanese-language service during JST business hours?
MEDIUM RISKEstablish local or managed helpdesk with native Japanese speakers and JST coverage (9:00-18:00).
Software Licensing - Are all licenses compliant with Japanese terms and systems properly localized?
MEDIUM RISKAudit software licenses for JP compliance and ensure ERP/CRM systems support Japanese business customs.
Our Japan-specialized IT managed services team can help you achieve compliance, modernize infrastructure, and build resilience for your operations.
