Launch of 'Penetration Testing Service' to Counter Advanced Cyber Attacks

Trade Works Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'the Company'; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Masakatsu Saito) has launched a next-generation penetration testing service that integrates AI-powered analysis and decision support, built on the attack verification expertise established through its work with Hirose Tsusho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka; Representative Director: Yusaku Noichi). Trade Works' penetration testing goes beyond traditional manual verification by utilizing AI for log analysis, attack scenario generation, hypothesis construction for lateral movement paths, and optimization of verification priorities, enabling multifaceted testing that closely simulates real-world attacks. [Background] In recent years, cyber risks for companies and organizations, including ransomware, unauthorized access, and supply chain attacks, have continued to expand. Beyond the possibility of intrusion into externally exposed systems, there is a growing need for verification based on actual attack scenarios, including lateral movement after intrusion, privilege escalation, and the ability to reach critical information and core systems. [Service Features] ■ Hybrid Model of AI and Security Specialist Engineers Combines broad attack pattern extraction by AI with scrutiny of effectiveness and business impact by specialist engineers, achieving both speed and quality. ■ Advanced Attack Scenario Design Conducts multifaceted verification of lateral movement after intrusion, privilege escalation, and information reachability, visualizing 'actually feasible attack paths' that go beyond mere vulnerability identification. ■ Balance of Verification Efficiency and Cost Competitiveness Through AI-driven optimization of verification priorities and work efficiency, achieves shorter project periods and cost optimization while maintaining verification density. ■ Improvement Support Beyond Discovery Provides consistent support from improvement proposals at the technical, operational, and organizational control layers to retesting. ■ Reports Usable for Management and Audits Includes a standard executive summary that can be used for briefings to the board of directors, auditors, and regulatory authorities. [Track Record at Hirose Tsusho Co., Ltd.] Through its track record at Hirose Tsusho Co., Ltd., which requires high-level security standards in the financial industry, the Company has established expertise in advanced attack scenario design and verification processes. This service deploys the methods backed by this track record across all industries and sectors. [Future Developments] The Company will continue to advance its verification methods that fuse AI utilization and security expertise, evolving from traditional static vulnerability confirmation diagnostics to dynamic and strategic attack resistance evaluations. Starting from penetration testing, the Company will promote the provision of a comprehensive digital risk management system that integrates vulnerability diagnosis, audit support, control construction, and incident response support. [Inquiries and Consultations] Please feel free to inquire about the details, scope of implementation, and cost of this service. The initial consultation is free of charge. Our company, with its proven track record in financial industry-level security environments, will contribute to visualizing your company's risks and implementing concrete improvements. Hiroyuki Yamashita, Security Service Department, Trade Works Co., Ltd. Mail: sec-pit@tworks.co.jp　　　　　TEL: 03-6230-8900