Softcreate Launches Assessment Service Supporting Star 3/Star 4 Certification for Supply Chain Security Enhancement
Softcreate has launched an assessment service for companies aiming for Star 3/Star 4 certification under the 'Supply Chain Security Enhancement Assessment System' promoted by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The service provides end-to-end support from assessment to implementation and operational maintenance.
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- 📰 Published: May 20, 2026 at 20:00
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Softcreate Corp. has begun offering a new service, 'SCSmart SCS Assessment,' based on the 'Supply Chain Security Enhancement Assessment System' promoted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC).
This service targets companies aiming to achieve Star 3 or Star 4 certification under the SCS assessment system. Security experts manage the process, beginning with a current status assessment, followed by issues identification, improvement roadmap formulation, and end-to-end support for the implementation and operational consolidation of security measures.
In recent years, as cyberattacks targeting supply chains have intensified, strengthening security across the entire supply chain has become a societal imperative. However, many companies face limited resources and struggle with the complexity of interpreting evaluation criteria, preparing documentation, and prioritizing tasks, leading to concerns that measures may remain purely formal.
Key features of 'SCSmart SCS Assessment':
- Expert-led assessment based on field expertise: Professionals holding certifications such as Registered Information Security Specialist (RISS) evaluate operational realities.
- End-to-end support: The service covers not only current status assessment but also implementation, including internal policy development and security tool deployment, ensuring coherent organizational structure.
- Reports suitable for management decisions: The provided reports are structured to justify budget allocations and facilitate objective explanations to business partners.
The service has been available since May 20, 2026.
This service targets companies aiming to achieve Star 3 or Star 4 certification under the SCS assessment system. Security experts manage the process, beginning with a current status assessment, followed by issues identification, improvement roadmap formulation, and end-to-end support for the implementation and operational consolidation of security measures.
In recent years, as cyberattacks targeting supply chains have intensified, strengthening security across the entire supply chain has become a societal imperative. However, many companies face limited resources and struggle with the complexity of interpreting evaluation criteria, preparing documentation, and prioritizing tasks, leading to concerns that measures may remain purely formal.
Key features of 'SCSmart SCS Assessment':
- Expert-led assessment based on field expertise: Professionals holding certifications such as Registered Information Security Specialist (RISS) evaluate operational realities.
- End-to-end support: The service covers not only current status assessment but also implementation, including internal policy development and security tool deployment, ensuring coherent organizational structure.
- Reports suitable for management decisions: The provided reports are structured to justify budget allocations and facilitate objective explanations to business partners.
The service has been available since May 20, 2026.
FAQ
Why is this service necessary?
Due to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on supply chains, enterprises need to provide objective evidence of their security posture, which is difficult for many companies to plan and implement on their own.
What is the assessment framework supported?
The 'Supply Chain Security Enhancement Assessment System' promoted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC).
How does it differ from other consulting services?
It provides an end-to-end service, from assessment to infrastructure implementation, which prevents discrepancies between standards and practical application and accelerates effective security measures.