Japan’s cybersecurity challenge is escalating rapidly. According to threat research from TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, 607 publicly disclosed cybersecurity incidents were recorded during the first nine months of 2026, already exceeding the 594 reported throughout all of 2025. Furthermore, the growing number of personal data breaches at organizations has exposed sensitive information on a large scale, creating cyber risks not only for enterprises but also for individuals and Japanese society as a whole.
Yet as attacks grow in volume and sophistication, many organizations remain unprepared for the next generation of threats. The growing threat extends beyond large enterprises and critical infrastructure to smaller businesses, suppliers and service providers that form the foundation of Japan’s economy.
The program is designed to serve organizations and individuals across Japan, with an initial emphasis on critical infrastructure, major enterprises and the smaller businesses essential to their supply chains. Support will be provided in phases, tailored to organizational needs, eligibility and available resources.
Trend Micro will work closely with its extensive network of channel partners, systems integrators and managed service providers across Japan to extend the initiative’s reach. Eligible organizations will receive up to 10 days of professional services free of charge, delivered through partners to help them access the right cybersecurity expertise and support.
Through its enterprise cybersecurity business, TrendAI™, the company proposes to make available up to ¥10 billion in TrendAI Flex licensing credits to help eligible organizations modernize their security environments with TrendAI Vision One™. The initiative also includes plans to mobilize forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) and provide access to managed detection and response (MDR) expertise.
A national challenge demands a national commitment
Japan’s senior political leaders have characterized the situation as a cybersecurity emergency.
As a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Japan, Trend Micro has spent decades protecting Japanese businesses while investing extensively in global threat research, vulnerability discovery, threat intelligence and incident response.
“Japan is our home. When the organizations and individuals that power our economy, our infrastructure and our communities face an escalating cybersecurity challenge, we have a responsibility to step forward. No organization should have to face this challenge alone. We are bringing together our technology, our people and our global security expertise to help Japan strengthen its defenses today and prepare for a future in which cyber threats will move faster than ever.” said Eva Chen, Trend Micro CEO.
The Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative will provide the following six forms of support to organizations and individuals.
