In the summer of 2024, several companies in the same industry experienced multiple security incidents, leading to significant data breaches. These incidents highlight the critical need for robust security measures and proactive risk management. This presentation will discuss the specific incidents, the company's response, and the steps taken to enhance security measures.
Major Security Incidents
Forest Foods: 4,882 pieces of employee information leaked
Tokyo Tamago Honpo: 65,387 credit card information and 73,961 personal information leaked
Vitamail: Approximately 45,000 personal information leaked
Company's Emergency Response
Closed down most of the EC site, except for the shopping mall
Prohibited public Wi-Fi usage and deleted unnecessary personal information files from all PCs
Updated virus protection software pattern files and conducted security education
Security Measures and Future Plans
Reviewed and updated parts of the security policy
Recognized that core systems are cloud-based, ensuring a certain level of security
Identified supply chain risks for future mitigation
Implemented virus protection on personal computers
Addressed the risk of malicious employees easily taking customer information outside the company and the difficulty in tracing such actions
The summer of 2024 saw several significant security incidents within the industry, affecting multiple companies. These incidents underscored the importance of robust security measures and proactive risk management. By closing down most of the EC site, prohibiting public Wi-Fi, and updating security policies, the company took immediate steps to mitigate risks. Future efforts will focus on addressing supply chain risks and ensuring that personal computers are protected against viruses, while also tackling the challenges posed by potential internal threats.
