[Case Study] Domestic CNAPP 'Cloudbase' Case Study with MINISTOP CO., LTD. Published

Cloudbase Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koya Iwasa; hereinafter referred to as Cloudbase) is pleased to announce the release of an introduction case study interview with MINISTOP CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Chiba Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Masatsugu Horita; hereinafter referred to as MINISTOP), the operator of the convenience store chain "MINISTOP", featuring their adoption of Cloudbase, a domestic CNAPP (CSPM, SBOM, Vulnerability Management) provided by Cloudbase.

This case study details their efforts to rectify over 500 cloud risks in a short period, the deciding factors for adoption, changes after implementing Cloudbase, and future prospects.

Please see below for details. https://cloudbase.ink/case/ministop Background of Introduction | Security Challenges Grow Alongside Cloud Expansion. Limitations of a Small Team MINISTOP has dramatically improved service convenience through aggressive cloud utilization driven by DX promotion. However, as the scope of what needed protection rapidly expanded, they faced advanced challenges stemming from their "proactive IT investment." Traditional methods struggled to comprehensively grasp complex misconfigurations and permission management unique to cloud environments. Meanwhile, the information systems department responsible for these tasks operated with limited personnel, making it a significant burden to handle advanced security measures in addition to daily operations. They were caught in a cycle of reactive responses, unable to dedicate time to continuous improvement. Under these circumstances, a new approach was needed to efficiently visualize and rectify risks while leveraging existing operational schemes and vendor collaborations. Effects After Introduction | Over 500 Risks Resolved in Less Than a Year. Improved Development Processes and Cost Reductions Achieved By implementing Cloudbase, MINISTOP successfully resolved over 500 risks present in their cloud environment in less than a year. A major achievement was the efficient rectification of risks, even with limited resources, through risk visualization and prioritized response. Furthermore, it went beyond mere remediation, leading to improvements in development and operational processes based on the root causes of risks. By implementing measures and establishing rules from the design stage, they prevented the recurrence of similar issues, contributing to a reduction in operational load. The ability to implement Cloudbase while leveraging existing systems and vendor collaborations established a sustainable cycle of continuous improvement, ultimately leading to cost reductions. Future Prospects | Expectation for Product Evolution and "Improving Japan's Overall Security Level" Through User Communities Moving forward, MINISTOP plans to further enhance security and sophistication of operations based on the insights gained from this initiative. Continuous improvement and product evolution are essential to keep pace with the evolving cloud environment. Additionally, there are expectations for the activation of user communities and knowledge sharing among users, extending beyond individual company efforts. Sharing actual operational case studies can provide valuable insights for companies facing similar challenges, contributing to an improvement in Japan's overall security level.