VLC Security Launches 'AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura' to Protect Employees from AI-Driven Multi-Channel Cyberattacks

VLC Security Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Norihiko Ishihara; hereinafter "the Company") has launched a human risk mitigation service called the "AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura," leveraging Yagura Awareness and PhishAI provided by Yagura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenta Mukai).

Watch the service introduction video here: https://vlcsecurity.com/download/19664/

In recent years, the widespread adoption of generative AI has led to an increase in cyberattacks exploiting multiple channels, including phishing emails, SMS messages, phone calls, and QR codes. Additionally, attackers are now using AI to generate natural-sounding Japanese text and voice-based impersonation attacks, making it increasingly difficult to defend against such threats using traditional security training alone.

This service supports comprehensive human risk mitigation across organizations by integrating practical education and training based on the latest cyber threats with employee reporting of suspicious emails, AI-powered analysis and classification, and risk visualization.

Through this service, the VLC Security Group aims to enhance individual employee response capabilities and help organizations build systems for early threat detection and rapid response, thereby reducing cyber incidents originating from human risk.

The Company expects this service to generate 500 million yen in sales within two years of launch.

[Background]

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated each year, making it difficult to maintain adequate protection using conventional, email-centric security education alone. Attackers now target employees using multiple channels—not just email, but also SMS, phone calls, QR codes, and social media—to gain access to internal systems. Furthermore, even when employees receive suspicious emails or messages, they often fail to report them properly, or reported content is not sufficiently analyzed, leading to delays in early threat detection and initial response—key challenges organizations face today.

In response to these challenges, the Company has launched the "AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura" as a human risk mitigation service that enables continuous implementation of "education," "reporting," "analysis," and "improvement."

[Overview of the AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura]

This service combines multi-channel attack simulations replicating the latest attack techniques with employee reporting of suspicious emails and AI-driven support for initial incident response.

In addition to email-based training, the service includes simulations of attacks using SMS (smishing), phone calls (vishing), and QR code lures to improve employees' judgment and response capabilities. A reporting button displayed on external emails allows employees to report suspicious messages to internal teams with a single click, enabling rapid sharing of threats identified in the field. Reported content is automatically analyzed and classified by AI, reducing the workload on security personnel and accelerating initial response. Moreover, by visualizing training results and reporting trends, organizations can identify risk patterns across departments and drive continuous improvement.

[Challenges Addressed by the AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura]

● Feeling that email-only training is insufficient for effective defense

● Seeking to strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks leveraging AI

● Wanting to establish a company-wide culture of reporting suspicious emails and messages

● Aiming to reduce the investigation and analysis burden on security teams

● Seeking to visualize human risk and enable continuous improvement

[Key Features of the AI Human Risk Mitigation Platform Powered by Yagura]

● Multi-Channel Attack Simulations

Provides training that replicates real-world attack methods across email, SMS, phone calls, and QR codes

● Education on AI-Era Threats

Enhances understanding of the latest attack techniques, including AI-generated phishing and deepfakes

● Suspicious Email Reporting and AI Analysis

Combines employee reporting with AI analysis to support early threat detection and rapid initial response

● Human Risk Visualization

Analyzes training results and reporting data to identify risk trends across the organization

● Continuous Improvement Support

VLC Security provides end-to-end support, from education planning to operation, analysis, and improvement

Message from Kenta Mukai, Representative Director, Yagura Co., Ltd.

"The evolution of AI has fundamentally changed the nature of cyberattacks. We now live in an era where anyone can instantly generate massive volumes of emails, voice messages, and impersonations that are indistinguishable from genuine ones. Technical defenses alone are no longer sufficient—each employee's ability to 'notice' threats has become the final line of defense. Under our philosophy of 'fighting AI with AI,' we offer not only AI-enhanced training and education but also an AI-driven incident response system. By combining this with VLC Security Group's practical expertise, we will transform human-centric risks into organizational strength."

Message from Norihiko Ishihara, President and CEO, VLC Security Co., Ltd.

"The proliferation of generative AI has made cyberattacks more sophisticated and stealthy than ever before, rendering traditional technical countermeasures insufficient. In this environment, the importance of human risk mitigation—enhancing each employee's judgment and response capabilities—has become increasingly critical. This service supports VLC Security Group's commitment to practical human risk mitigation by integrating education, training, reporting, and analysis into a unified platform. We will continue to provide security services that support our customers' safe business operations and contribute to their sustainable growth."

[About Yagura Co., Ltd.]

Yagura Co., Ltd. develops and operates AI-powered security platforms under the theme "Defend with AI." Through its services Yagura Awareness and Yagura AISOC, the company supports the use of AI in security education and training, as well as in log monitoring and threat containment. (Website: https://yagurasec.com/)

[About VLC Security Group]

Operating under the mission "Go Beyond! Japan Cyber Security," VLC Security Group drives innovation in Japan's cybersecurity landscape by offering three core business pillars incorporating world-leading knowledge and technologies, supporting societal and industrial advancement.

[VLC Security Group Companies]

VLC Security Consulting Co., Ltd.

Consulting services for building security frameworks based on industry standards, including support for ISMS and P-Mark certifications

VLC Security Arena Co., Ltd.

Provides cutting-edge, practical cybersecurity training under the CYBERGYM brand, reflecting the latest attack techniques in real time

VLC Security Lab Co., Ltd.

Security services delivered by white-hat hackers with expertise in advanced technologies, including AI

VLC Security Co., Ltd.

Business: Providing comprehensive security solutions through its group companies

Headquarters: Edozaka Mori Building, 4-1-40 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and CEO Norihiko Ishihara

Website: https://vlcsecurity.com/