Knowledge Communication Achieves Japan's First Order for Cisco AI Defense

Knowledge Communication Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture; CEO: Akira Okuzawa) has become the first in Japan to implement the 'Cisco AI Defense' security solution provided by Cisco Systems G.K., completing a Proof of Concept (PoC) for a major enterprise in late March 2026. This initiative aims to build an AI governance foundation to control risks associated with generative AI utilization.

### Background In recent years, the use of generative AI in enterprises has progressed rapidly. However, as AI is integrated into customer touchpoints and core business systems, AI-specific risks that traditional security measures cannot fully cover are emerging. Specifically, prompt injections that elicit unintended responses and risks of brand damage are critical management concerns.

Key identified risks include: - Leakage of confidential information - New attack methods like prompt injection - Inappropriate answers leading to brand devaluation

To address these, companies need a new security layer to manage and control AI usage and data flow.

### Project Overview The project provided integrated support from guideline formulation to technical implementation, building an AI security foundation using Cisco AI Defense. - Understanding and controlling AI usage status - Protecting input/output data and response content - Establishing a governance framework

### PoC Results The PoC confirmed several outcomes: - Clarification of managed targets through visibility of AI usage and paths - Feasibility of control policies and auditing operations - Organization of an operational model balancing security and convenience

The 4-month PoC was organized based on ISO/IEC 42001 standards.

### Why Knowledge Communication Was Chosen The company's strength lies in its ability to provide consistent support from high-level consulting to concrete implementation and operation design. Their ability to walk through the entire process of creating practical mechanisms was highly evaluated.

### Future Development Based on this PoC, the company will support full-scale implementation and promote safe AI utilization through: - AI Security Implementation Services - Governance Design and Operational Support - Integration with the Narecom AI Platform

### Endorsement from Cisco Systems G.K. Cisco Systems G.K. sincerely welcomes this initiative and the completion of the PoC. Ayano Yoshii, Managing Officer at Cisco Systems G.K., stated: 'AI-specific security and governance are essential for scaling AI across an enterprise. Knowledge Communication has significantly contributed to this success with their agility and high technical skills.'