AppGuard Launches 'Certified Partner Program' to Support Partners

AppGuard, Inc. (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirotaka Sakajiri) and AppGuard Japan (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tadashi Onizawa) announced today the launch of the 'AppGuard Certified Partner Program,' a support scheme for partners and resellers.

The program went into effect on May 7, 2026, alongside the opening of a dedicated portal site, reinforcing the support structure for sales and marketing activities.

Portal site: https://partner.appguard.co.jp/

AppGuard is a security product based on the concept of 'breach prevention without infection,' preventing malware attacks and unauthorized remote command execution.

Against the backdrop of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks and a labor shortage, this partner program supports partner companies' sales activities to reach customer segments and regions that are difficult for the manufacturer to approach alone. By establishing a rank and type system based on performance and engagement, the program provides measures that lead to market expansion and business growth. Strengthening collaboration with partners will accelerate development across a wider range of industries and regions, fully scaling the AppGuard market.

■ About the AppGuard Certified Partner Program
This program aims to support the early launch and business expansion of partner companies. Support is provided along two main axes based on engagement and performance:

1. Certified Partners (Rank system based on sales performance)
2. Special Certified Partners (Type system based on collaboration areas)

In addition to sales support, the program provides 24/7 promotional and learning content (sales materials, product training, etc.) to assist in sales and proposal activities.

■ About Certified Partners
There are three levels—GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE—based on sales records and the number of certified training participants. Each level offers sales support (assigned dedicated sales staff, sales training, sales contests, etc.), marketing support (Marketing Development Funds, placement on the official AppGuard website), partner portals, and award programs.

■ About Special Certified Partners
This framework aims for greater business growth through strategic collaboration. Three types have been established: 'Strategic Partner' for joint business development aligned with AppGuard's direction, 'Technical Partner' for deployment and operational services, and 'OEM Partner' for offering AppGuard as a proprietary product. These partners receive the same support as GOLD-tier Certified Partners.

■ Comment from President Hirotaka Sakajiri
Amidst the increase in sophisticated cyber attacks and a shortage of security personnel, I believe that the widespread adoption of AppGuard's new defense approach—'breach prevention without infection'—and strong collaboration with our partner companies are essential to delivering 'peace of mind' for business continuity to more companies.

■ Company Overview
Company Name: AppGuard, Inc. (formerly Blue Planet-works, Inc.)
Address: Toranomon 33 Mori Bldg. 2F, 3-8-21 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001
Establishment: April 2017
Capital: 8.7 billion yen (as of Jan 2026)
Representatives: Chairman Kakuto Katachi / President Hirotaka Sakajiri
Group Companies: AppGuard Japan (domestic operations control, formerly IT Guard, Inc.), AppGuard, Inc. (R&D, US/EU sales)
Business: Development, sales, and provision of supplementary services for cybersecurity products utilizing 'AppGuard' technology
Official Website: https://www.appguard.co.jp/