Japan market research · Checked 3 November 2026
Cybersecurity vendors and their routes into Japan
A sourced register of 118 cybersecurity vendor, brand and service-provider names across 12 categories. We found documented Japan-facing activity for 105; 13 remain on the wider watchlist with Japan activity unverified. For founders, revenue leaders and investors planning a Japan launch or expansion.
118
Vendor and brand names, not independent corporate groups
105
With documented Japan-facing activity
12
Security categories
9.0%
Forecast Japan cybersecurity market growth in FY2026, Yano
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The market
Security demand reaches beyond AI and software supply chains
Yano Research Institute forecasts Japan's cybersecurity market at ¥2.122 trillion in FY2026, up 9.0%. This includes hardware, software and services, so it is broader than a security software market estimate. Source: Yano Research Institute
This register also covers ransomware protection and recovery, endpoint security, networks, identity, cloud and data protection, email, SOC, OT and IoT, cyber risk and Japanese service providers.
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Vendor register
What the sources establish about Japan
Japanese product material or a distributor listing does not establish a local entity or dedicated leader. Unverified does not mean absent from Japan, preparing to enter, or recruiting a Country Manager.
118 entries
AI security
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| 1stProtect | Pre-execution endpoint protection. | Documented Japan-facing activity Daiwabo group announced a 1stProtect distributor agreement. Daiwabo: 1stProtect agreement · 2026-10-19 |
| Doppel | Social engineering and impersonation defence. | Documented Japan-facing activity Announced Japan entry through CTCSP. Doppel: Japan launch · 2026-06-17 |
| First Recon AI Japan business delivered by Persefoni Japan | AI runtime policy enforcement. | Documented Japan-facing activity Persefoni Japan announced Japanese rollout. Persefoni Japan: First Recon AI · 2026-07-09 |
| HiddenLayer | AI discovery, testing and runtime protection. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Knostic | Endpoint controls for AI coding and cowork agents. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Lasso Security | AI agent runtime protection. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Nightfall AI | Data loss prevention and AI data controls. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Noma Security | AI agent security and governance. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Operant AI | Runtime controls for agents, APIs and MCP. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| TrojAI by A10 Networks A10 Networks acquired TrojAI in June 2026; brand, not independent vendor | AI testing and runtime protection. | Documented Japan-facing activity A10's Japanese site lists TrojAI and publishes acquisition news. A10 Japan: TrojAI acquisition · 2026-06 |
| WitnessAI | AI usage controls and runtime defence. | Documented Japan-facing activity Announced NTT DATA Japan reseller partnership and internal deployment. WitnessAI: NTT DATA Japan partnership · 2026-04-14 |
| Zenity | AI agent security and governance. | Documented Japan-facing activity Official article names Dai Fujimoto as Japan Country Manager in Tokyo. |
| ZeroTrusted.ai | AI gateway and policy controls. | Documented Japan-facing activity Daiwabo Information System announced Japan distribution. Daiwabo: ZeroTrusted.ai distribution · 2026-01-13 |
Application and supply chain security
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Aikido Security | Developer security platform. | Documented Japan-facing activity Official careers page lists Account Executive Japan in Tokyo. |
| Assured (yamory) Visional group; yamory is a product, not a separate vendor | Vulnerability and dependency management. | Documented Japan-facing activity Assured operates yamory and announced its Google Cloud Next Tokyo exhibition. Visional: yamory Japan event · 2026-07-24 |
| Black Duck | Software composition analysis and SBOM. | Documented Japan-facing activity Hitachi Solutions lists itself as a Japanese sales agent. |
| Chainguard | Hardened containers and open source libraries. | Documented Japan-facing activity SIOS Technology announced a Japan partnership. SIOS: Chainguard partnership · 2026-07-24 |
| Checkmarx | Application security testing. | Documented Japan-facing activity Published a Japan Country Manager appointment in July 2022; historical evidence. Checkmarx: Japan appointment · 2022-07-21 |
| Data Theorem | Mobile application security testing. | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Macnica's Japanese security directory. |
| Docker | Container development platform with security controls. | Documented Japan-facing activity SB C&S announced a distributor agreement. SB C&S: Docker agreement · 2025-12-16 |
| Finite State | Product and software supply chain security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Macnica's Japanese security directory. |
| GMO Flatt Security GMO Internet Group subsidiary | Product security and AI security testing. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese company joined GMO Internet Group in February 2024. Flatt Security: GMO group participation · 2024-02-14 |
| Hitachi Solutions | SBOM and application security services. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese Black Duck sales agent and implementation provider. |
| Imperva Thales | Web application and data security | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| JFrog | Artifact and software supply chain platform. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese product site. Macnica ended new sales in March 2024. Macnica: JFrog new sales ended · 2024-03 · JFrog Japanese site |
| Mend.io | Application and dependency security. | Documented Japan-facing activity G-Gravity announced a Japan agency agreement. G-Gravity: Mend.io agreement · 2026-06-02 |
| NTT DATA | SBOM vulnerability management service. | Documented Japan-facing activity Announced Software Vulnerability Integrated Management Service. NTT DATA: SBOM service · 2026-09-25 |
| Snyk | Code and dependency scanning. | Documented Japan-facing activity Mitsubishi Electric adoption announced by Snyk. Snyk: Mitsubishi Electric adoption · 2024-04-15 |
| Sonatype | Open source component management. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Veriserve | Software quality and security services. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese company lists security services on its corporate site. |
Cloud and data security
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Security | Container and cloud runtime protection | Documented Japan-facing activity Creationline and SB C&S announced Japanese distribution in 2018; historical entry evidence. Creationline and Aqua Japan distribution · 2018-10-25 |
| Cyera | Data, identity and AI security platform | Japan activity not verified Global vendor included for monitoring. Japan activity was not verified in this review. |
| DataXray | Unstructured data classification and discovery | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Orca Security | Agentless cloud risk detection and response | Documented Japan-facing activity Announced Japanese platform localization on 2 September 2026. Orca Japanese localization · 2026-09-02 |
| Sysdig | Cloud and container runtime security | Documented Japan-facing activity Named Tomoari Yasuda head of Sysdig Japan GK in September 2026. Sysdig Japan leadership announcement · 2026-09-28 |
| Thales | Encryption, key management and hardware security modules | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Varonis | Data discovery, permissions and data protection | Documented Japan-facing activity Vendor lists a Tokyo office. |
| Wiz Google Cloud | Cloud risk and attack path visibility | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
Cyber risk and third-party risk
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Bitsight | Cyber risk ratings. | Documented Japan-facing activity Terilogy publishes a Japanese Bitsight product page. |
| Black Kite | Third-party cyber risk and ransomware exposure. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| Panorays | Supplier cyber risk assessment. | Documented Japan-facing activity SOMPO Cyber Security publishes a Japanese Panorays offering. |
| ProcessUnity | Third-party risk assessment workflows. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| RiskRecon Mastercard company | External security ratings. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| SAFE Security | Cyber risk quantification and third-party risk. | Japan activity not verified Japan activity not verified in this research pass. |
| SecurityScorecard | Security ratings and supplier risk. | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Macnica's Japanese security directory. |
| UpGuard | Third-party risk and exposure monitoring. | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in SOMPO's Japanese services navigation; dedicated link returned 404 when checked. |
Email security and awareness
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal AI | Email and account protection. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| KnowBe4 | Security awareness and phishing training. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Mimecast | Email security and human risk management. | Japan activity not verified Global vendor. Japan-specific sales, partner and leadership status was not verified in this review. |
| Proofpoint | Email, insider risk and awareness security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
Endpoint and XDR
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike | Falcon endpoint protection and detection. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Deep Instinct | Malware prevention using deep learning. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| ESET | Endpoint security for business and individuals. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japan website offers business products and links to Canon IT Solutions for renewals. |
| Kaspersky | Endpoint and enterprise security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| SentinelOne | Endpoint protection and autonomous security operations. | Documented Japan-facing activity Company website lists a Tokyo operation supporting Japan sales and customers. |
| Sophos | Endpoint protection and managed detection and response. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese website provides enterprise security and services. |
| Tanium | Endpoint visibility and security management. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| TeamT5 | Threat hunting tools. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| Trellix | Endpoint detection, email security and XDR. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| Trend Micro | Endpoint and enterprise security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| WithSecure | Elements endpoint security and managed protection. | Documented Japan-facing activity Official contact page lists WithSecure KK in Shinbashi, Tokyo. |
Identity and privileged access
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| 1Password | Passwords, secrets and secure access | Documented Japan-facing activity Publishes Japanese product and sales pages. |
| BeyondTrust | Privileged remote access and identity protection | Documented Japan-facing activity ID Networks offers Japanese implementation and support for PRA. ID Networks BeyondTrust PRA · 2026-07-01 |
| CyberArk Palo Alto Networks | Privileged access and identity security | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Delinea | Privileged access and identity security | Documented Japan-facing activity Terilogy announced its Japan distribution partnership in August 2026. Terilogy Delinea partnership · 2026-08-27 |
| HENNGE | Cloud security, access control and endpoint services. | Documented Japan-facing activity Tokyo-headquartered vendor announced expanded HENNGE One plans from October 2026. HENNGE One new plans announcement · 2026-08-04 · HENNGE One |
| Keeper Security | Enterprise passwords and credentials | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Okta | Workforce and customer access management | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Ping Identity | Customer and workforce identity management | Documented Japan-facing activity Publishes Japanese product and sales pages. |
| SailPoint | Identity governance and security | Documented Japan-facing activity Appointed Toru Fukushima Japan representative on 5 September 2025. SailPoint Japan representative · 2025-09-05 |
| Saviynt | Identity governance and administration | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Silverfort | Identity threat protection and access controls | Documented Japan-facing activity Official contact page lists Tokyo office and Japan contact. |
Japanese security vendors and services
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts | Web and email filtering. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| FFRI Security | Yarai endpoint protection and malware analysis. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese vendor lists locally developed yarai products and managed services. |
| LAC | Security monitoring, assessment and incident response. | Documented Japan-facing activity Official site offers Cyber Emergency Center services and Japan security operations. |
| MOTEX | Endpoint security and IT asset management. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| NRI Secure Technologies Nomura Research Institute | Security consulting, assessment and managed services. | Documented Japan-facing activity Company outline lists Tokyo headquarters, Japan offices and NRI ownership. |
| SCSK Security SCSK | Security consulting, product sales and SOC services. | Documented Japan-facing activity Company outline lists Tokyo headquarters and SCSK 100% ownership. |
Network, SASE and zero trust
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Cato Networks | Cloud networking and security | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Check Point Software | Network, workspace and AI security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Official contact page lists its Tokyo company and office. |
| Cisco | Network and enterprise security products. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Cloudflare | Network and application security | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Networld's Japanese product catalogue. |
| Fortinet | Firewalls and network security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Illumio | Microsegmentation to contain lateral movement | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Infoblox | DNS security and network services | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Island | Enterprise browser with security controls | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Menlo Security | Browser isolation and secure web access | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Netskope | Cloud access and data protection | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| OPSWAT | File inspection and malware analysis. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Palo Alto Networks | Network, cloud and security operations platforms. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese website offers products, support and local-language resources. |
| Skyhigh Security | Security service edge and cloud data protection | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Vectra AI | Network threat detection and response. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| WatchGuard | Network firewalls and endpoint security. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists WatchGuard Technologies Japan among its suppliers. |
| Zscaler | Secure internet and private application access | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Networld's Japanese product catalogue. |
OT, IoT and asset exposure
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Armis | IT, OT and IoT asset and exposure management | Documented Japan-facing activity Cybernet offers Armis Centrix in Japan. |
| Axonius | Asset and security risk inventory | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| Claroty | Industrial asset visibility and protection | Documented Japan-facing activity RYODEN lists Claroty OT security among its products. |
| DeviceTotal | Device and firmware vulnerability visibility | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Macnica's Japanese security catalogue. |
| Dragos Accenture majority investment; operates independently | Industrial network protection and threat intelligence | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica has a Japanese OT product page. |
| Forescout | Connected asset discovery and access control | Documented Japan-facing activity Maintains a Japanese product site. |
| Nozomi Networks Mitsubishi Electric | Industrial and connected device security | Documented Japan-facing activity Mitsubishi Electric completed its acquisition on 28 January 2026. Mitsubishi Electric acquisition completion · 2026-01-29 |
| runZero Dragos | Agentless IT and OT asset discovery | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica maintains a Japanese product and enquiry page. |
| TXOne Networks | Industrial endpoint and network protection | Documented Japan-facing activity Official company page lists a Tokyo market development centre. |
Ransomware protection and recovery
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis | Backup and cyber protection. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Cohesity | Data protection and ransomware recovery. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Commvault | Data protection and recovery. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Halcyon | Ransomware defence platform. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Rubrik | Data backup and cyber recovery. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Veeam Software | Backup and recovery software. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
Security operations and SIEM
| Vendor or brand | What it sells | Japan evidence and source |
|---|---|---|
| Exabeam | SIEM and behaviour analytics. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| Exaforce | Agentic SOC and managed detection and response. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese newsroom documents CTC managed security service launch. Exaforce Japanese newsroom · 2026-10-01 |
| Intezer | Autonomous SOC alert analysis. | Documented Japan-facing activity SCSK Security launched an AI SOC service using Intezer. SCSK Security: Intezer AI SOC · 2026-10-28 |
| LogStare | Log monitoring and security operations. | Documented Japan-facing activity Networld lists the vendor in its Japan product catalogue. |
| Prophet Security | AI alert investigation and triage. | Documented Japan-facing activity Listed in Macnica's Japanese security manufacturer directory. |
| Securonix | SIEM, behaviour analytics and security operations. | Documented Japan-facing activity Japanese product datasheet is available. Current Japan office, customers and leadership were not checked. |
| Simbian | AI SOC and penetration testing agents. | Documented Japan-facing activity Announced Japanese AI Pentest Agent launch. Simbian: Japan AI Pentest Agent · 2026-06-12 |
| Splunk Cisco | Security analytics and SIEM. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
| Swimlane | Security operations automation. | Documented Japan-facing activity Macnica lists the vendor in its Japan security catalogue. |
Sources checked on 3 November 2026. A publication date appears only where confirmed. Company names describe the market; inclusion does not mean the company is a client. A blank parent field does not establish independence.
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