SecureNavi Partners with Ricoh Japan to Launch 'StarQuest for RICOH', an SCS Evaluation Support Platform
SecureNavi, in collaboration with Ricoh Japan, will launch 'StarQuest for RICOH' on June 30, 2026. This platform helps SMEs comply with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) 'SCS Evaluation System' by using AI to visualize security statuses and facilitate continuous improvement.
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- 📰 Published: June 9, 2026 at 11:00
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In recent years, supply chain attacks targeting SMEs have caused significant issues such as data leaks and system outages. In response, METI will launch the SCS Evaluation System at the end of fiscal year 2026 to elevate the security level of companies forming supply chains. Currently, many companies rely on check sheets to verify the security posture of their business partners, which creates a burden for both parties.
SecureNavi offers cloud services that streamline the acquisition and management of ISMS and Privacy Mark certifications. Ricoh Japan provides comprehensive support from implementation to operation through its nationwide sales network. Through the 'TRIBUS' accelerator program, both companies have co-developed this solution. This partnership combines SecureNavi's cloud-based visualization service with Ricoh Japan's multi-vendor product proposals.
'StarQuest for RICOH' allows companies to conduct assessments based on the SCS evaluation system on the cloud with AI assistance. It visualizes assessment results, automatically determines the current security level, and provides concrete improvement suggestions.
Pricing (excl. tax):
- StarQuest for RICOH Monthly Contract: 30,000 JPY
- StarQuest for RICOH Annual Contract: 360,000 JPY
Ricoh Japan will offer a one-stop service for security implementation and operation, covering both technical aspects (network, endpoint, cloud) and organizational aspects (policy, management structure).
FAQ
What is the 'StarQuest for RICOH' service?
It is a cloud-based assessment platform designed to comply with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'SCS Evaluation System'. AI supports understanding the system, self-assessment, and proposing improvement measures for deficiencies.
When will the service start?
The service will start on June 30, 2026.
What are the benefits of collaborating with Ricoh Japan?
By combining SecureNavi's visualization cloud service with Ricoh Japan's nationwide network of branches and multi-vendor product proposals and operational support, we provide one-stop support from security implementation to operation.
What is the SCS Evaluation System?
It is an evaluation system initiated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry aimed at raising the overall security level of the entire supply chain, to be implemented from the end of fiscal year 2026.
What are the usage fees?
The monthly contract is 30,000 yen, and the annual contract is 360,000 yen (excluding consumption tax).