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Illumio Strengthens Network Security for Kojima's 70 Pet Store Locations

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Published Apr 15, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:47 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kojima, a pet specialty retailer, implemented 'Illumio Segmentation' across 70 locations to enhance its Zero Trust security.
The solution enables real-time visibility of server communications and prevents lateral movement during cyberattacks.

Kojima, a pet specialty retailer, implemented 'Illumio Segmentation' across 70 locations to enhance its Zero Trust security. The solution enables real-time visibility of server communications and prevents lateral movement during cyberattacks.

PRIMARY SOURCE PR TIMES View source Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 15, 2026

Illumio announced that Kojima Co., Ltd., which operates pet specialty stores, has adopted 'Illumio Segmentation' to strengthen its network security. Kojima built a system to prevent the spread of damage by assuming potential breaches across its 70 locations. The project started in August 2025 and went live in November. The solution visualizes server communication in real-time and allows flexible policy updates, helping Kojima meet tightening EDI security guidelines from major trading partners.

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Why did Kojima adopt microsegmentation?

Despite having multi-layered defense, Kojima recognized the difficulty of completely preventing advanced cyberattacks and decided to implement measures to contain breaches and prevent lateral movement.

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