METI's New 'Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains' Explained by a Lawyer; Nextmode Releases Practical Guide for SaaS x Legal Affairs
Nextmode Inc. has released a whitepaper addressing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains,' scheduled to commence operation around the end of FY2026. This guide provides concrete directions from both IT and legal perspectives to help companies navigate the new regulations.
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Nextmode Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Munenori Satomi) has released a whitepaper in response to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains,' which is scheduled to begin operation around the end of fiscal year 2026.
■ Background of Creation: 2026, New Standards for Supply Chain Security Begin
In 2026, Japan's supply chains are facing a major turning point.
"Unclear standards required by business partners"
"Anxiety about the scope of management responsibility in the event of an incident"
"No basis for passing on countermeasure costs to prices"
This document was created to provide concrete guidance from both IT and legal perspectives to address these pressing issues on the ground.
■ Four Features of This Document
Comprehensive Illustrated Explanation Across 13 Pages
Explains the difficult-to-understand "★3 to ★5" countermeasure stages by breaking them down.
It can also be used as a checklist to confirm your company's current position.
Identifying the Boundary of "Gross Negligence"
What level of negligence in countermeasures is legally considered "gross negligence"?
From a lawyer's perspective, it clarifies the "safety line" that managers should protect.
Basis for Legitimate "Price Negotiation"
Reveals negotiation techniques to justify adding security countermeasure costs to transaction prices, rather than treating them merely as expenses.
Utilization Map to Turn SaaS Adoption into "Legal Evidence"
Organizes how the adoption of Okta, Netskope, CrowdStrike, etc., becomes objective evidence (logs) that "appropriate measures were taken."
■ Recommended for
IT managers in small and medium-sized enterprises
Who want to clarify "how much is enough to pass the test"
Legal and risk management personnel
Who want to clarify legal responsibilities in case of an emergency and strengthen their defenses
Management
Who want to turn security investments into a weapon for price negotiations
Sales and procurement managers
Who want to respond to audits and requests from business partners with a solid basis
■ How to Download the Whitepaper
The whitepaper can be downloaded for free from the following URL:
https://info.nextmode.co.jp/white-paper/202604_saas_houmu
【Whitepaper Overview】
Title: SaaS x Legal Affairs "Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains"
Supervised by: Attorney Saiko Kumaou
Pages: 13 pages in total
Release Date: April 23, 2026
■ Company Profile
Nextmode, Inc.
Nextmode's vision is "new ways of working with the cloud." It is a joint venture established by NTT East and Classmethod. It has been recognized for selling the most new Okta products in Japan for three consecutive years (FY2021, FY2022, FY2024), winning the "New-logo Partner of the Year" award. Additionally, it has been recognized for acquiring the most new Netskope customers in Japan as a Netskope distributor for two consecutive years (FY2023, FY2024), receiving the "Top Hunter award" and "Ambassador award." As a showroom demonstrating how to work comfortably, all employees work remotely without an office. We provide total support for cloudifying the work environment with AWS and SaaS, leveraging our experienced know-how, so that customers can focus more on their inherently creative tasks.
Company Name: Nextmode, Inc.
Representative: Munenori Satomi, Representative Director and President
Headquarters: 21F NTT East Headquarters Building, 3-19-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Design, construction, operation, and monitoring of cloud services (AWS, SaaS, etc.)
Official Site: https://nextmode.co.jp/
Blog: https://info.nextmode.co.jp/blog
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextmode
X: https://twitter.com/Nextmode_Inc
■ Background of Creation: 2026, New Standards for Supply Chain Security Begin
In 2026, Japan's supply chains are facing a major turning point.
"Unclear standards required by business partners"
"Anxiety about the scope of management responsibility in the event of an incident"
"No basis for passing on countermeasure costs to prices"
This document was created to provide concrete guidance from both IT and legal perspectives to address these pressing issues on the ground.
■ Four Features of This Document
Comprehensive Illustrated Explanation Across 13 Pages
Explains the difficult-to-understand "★3 to ★5" countermeasure stages by breaking them down.
It can also be used as a checklist to confirm your company's current position.
Identifying the Boundary of "Gross Negligence"
What level of negligence in countermeasures is legally considered "gross negligence"?
From a lawyer's perspective, it clarifies the "safety line" that managers should protect.
Basis for Legitimate "Price Negotiation"
Reveals negotiation techniques to justify adding security countermeasure costs to transaction prices, rather than treating them merely as expenses.
Utilization Map to Turn SaaS Adoption into "Legal Evidence"
Organizes how the adoption of Okta, Netskope, CrowdStrike, etc., becomes objective evidence (logs) that "appropriate measures were taken."
■ Recommended for
IT managers in small and medium-sized enterprises
Who want to clarify "how much is enough to pass the test"
Legal and risk management personnel
Who want to clarify legal responsibilities in case of an emergency and strengthen their defenses
Management
Who want to turn security investments into a weapon for price negotiations
Sales and procurement managers
Who want to respond to audits and requests from business partners with a solid basis
■ How to Download the Whitepaper
The whitepaper can be downloaded for free from the following URL:
https://info.nextmode.co.jp/white-paper/202604_saas_houmu
【Whitepaper Overview】
Title: SaaS x Legal Affairs "Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains"
Supervised by: Attorney Saiko Kumaou
Pages: 13 pages in total
Release Date: April 23, 2026
■ Company Profile
Nextmode, Inc.
Nextmode's vision is "new ways of working with the cloud." It is a joint venture established by NTT East and Classmethod. It has been recognized for selling the most new Okta products in Japan for three consecutive years (FY2021, FY2022, FY2024), winning the "New-logo Partner of the Year" award. Additionally, it has been recognized for acquiring the most new Netskope customers in Japan as a Netskope distributor for two consecutive years (FY2023, FY2024), receiving the "Top Hunter award" and "Ambassador award." As a showroom demonstrating how to work comfortably, all employees work remotely without an office. We provide total support for cloudifying the work environment with AWS and SaaS, leveraging our experienced know-how, so that customers can focus more on their inherently creative tasks.
Company Name: Nextmode, Inc.
Representative: Munenori Satomi, Representative Director and President
Headquarters: 21F NTT East Headquarters Building, 3-19-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Design, construction, operation, and monitoring of cloud services (AWS, SaaS, etc.)
Official Site: https://nextmode.co.jp/
Blog: https://info.nextmode.co.jp/blog
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextmode
X: https://twitter.com/Nextmode_Inc