[Japan's First Partnership Agreement] Helix Creative Partners with US-based Astra Security to Launch Global Standard Penetration Testing "Astra Pentest" in Japan

Helix Creative Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideyuki Suda; hereinafter "the Company") has concluded a Referral Partner agreement for the Japanese market with Astra IT Inc. (Headquarters: Delaware, USA; hereinafter "Astra Security"), a cybersecurity company based in the US and India. This marks Astra Security's first partnership agreement in Japan.

Starting with this agreement, the Company will begin supporting the introduction of Astra Security's flagship service, "Astra Pentest," into the Japanese market.

▶ Astra Pentest Introduction Site: https://helixcreative.jp/astra/

Astra Pentest Introduction Site Screenshot

About Astra Security

Astra Security is a cybersecurity company that provides "Astra Pentest," a continuous penetration testing (PTaaS: Penetration Testing as a Service) platform targeting web applications, APIs, clouds, mobile, and networks.

It holds CREST, CERT-IN, and PCI ASV certifications and has been adopted by over 1,000 companies in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Ford, NTT Global, and International SOS. Its features include comprehensive vulnerability diagnostics that combine automated scans with over 15,000 test cases and manual penetration testing by expert engineers with qualifications such as OSCP and CEH, achieving zero false positives.

Official Website: https://www.getastra.com

Astra Pentest Service Screen 1 Astra Pentest Service Screen 2

Background of the Partnership

【1】Cybersecurity as a National Strategy

In recent years, in response to the rapid increase in cyberattacks targeting supply chains, the Japanese government has positioned cybersecurity as a priority area in its national growth strategy. With the active cyber defense-related law enacted in May 2025 and scheduled for enforcement in 2026, efforts to strengthen security across both public and private sectors are accelerating.

【2】"Acceleration of Attacks" by AI

In April 2026, the AI model "Claude Mythos" announced by US-based Anthropic overturned the conventional wisdom of cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities that human security experts had not discovered for 27 years, overnight. CrowdStrike CTO warns, "There is no longer a grace period between a vulnerability being found and exploited. What used to take months now happens in minutes with AI." In an era where AI is utilized by attackers, proactive defense through continuous penetration testing is more crucial than ever.

【3】Fundamental Expansion of "Protecting Brands"

Since its establishment in 2013, the Company has supported the enhancement of corporate value for over 200 clients, including listed companies, focusing on web production and corporate branding. In an age where a single security incident can instantly destroy the trust built over many years, we believe that "protecting brands" and "strengthening cybersecurity" are inseparable. We will continue to dedicate our efforts to the cybersecurity domain as a supporter of our clients' businesses.

Comment from Representative Director Hideyuki Suda

"Since founding Helix Creative, we have consistently focused on thoroughly supporting our clients' 'what they want to do and create.' Although the methods, such as corporate branding, CI/VI, and web production, may change, the underlying attitude is 'to protect what our clients value, together.'

With the increasing sophistication of AI-driven attacks and the Japanese government's efforts to establish cybersecurity systems, we feel that what companies need to protect has expanded beyond brands to include system safety. By partnering with Astra Security, which has a world-class platform, we believe we can offer our customers faster and more reliable options.

We will continue to approach this area with the same commitment to thoroughly supporting our customers as before."

Future Developments

Starting with this partnership, the Company will launch support services for introducing "Astra Pentest" to the Japanese market. Specifically, leveraging the expertise cultivated in branding and web production, we will provide services ranging from Japanese interpretation of English reports to implementation of vulnerability fixes.