At Threat.Technology we track over 100,000 infosec, cyber security, military and cyber startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Japan based President operating in the Network Security space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Masaru Tange
President/Rep Dir/Founder of SHIFT
Masaru Tange graduated from Kyoto University and joined Incs Inc. in 2000 where he started their IT business and strategy consulting group with only 2 members and developed it into the company’s main business with a team of 140 consultants with annual revenue of $50M in 5 years. He then founded SHIFT Inc in 2005 in his studio apartment. He was the only employee. The business world wasn’t very kind to him – he made no revenue for a while but he kept experimenting with the business model listening to the needs of customers. In 2009, he finally found traction in the “software testing industry.” In 2014, Masaru successfully IPO’ed the company. Shift now has 500 employees.
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About Scentee, SHIFT: software testing, quality assurance and security assessment

Takashi Niino
President & CEO of NEC Corporation
Takashi Niino is the President and Chief Executive Officer at NEC since April 2016 and a Member of the Board of Directors since Jube 2011. Takashi has been Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Information Officer at NEC Corp. from April 2012 to March 2016. Takashi served as Senior Vice President of NEC Corp.. Takashi served as Associate Senior Vice President of NEC Corp. since April 2008; Executive General Manager of Financial Solutions Operations Unit since April 2006; Senior General Manager of 3rd Solutions Operations Unit since April 2005 and as its Executive General Manager of 2nd Solutions Sales Operations Unit since April 2004. Takashi Joined NEC Corporation in April 1977.
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About NEC Corporation: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.
Takayuki Morita
Senior Executive Vice President, CFO of NEC Corporation
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About NEC Corporation, NEC Telecom Software Philippines: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.
Hajime Matsukura
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer & CSO of NEC Corporation
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About NEC Corporation: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.
Katsumi Emura
Executive Vice President, CTO of NEC Corporation
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About NEC Corporation: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.

Takemitsu Kunio
Senior Vice President of NEC Corporation
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About NEC Corporation: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.
Rintaro Kawai
President/CEO of Kaspersky Labs Japan
Rintaro Kawai is the President and CEO of Kaspersky Labs Japan.
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About Kaspersky Labs Japan: Kaspersky Labs Japan is an information security company that offers cybersecurity solutions.
Yanagihara Takashi
Founder, President and CEO of Ridge-i
Programmer (and gamer) attends Akihabara every day while creating a printing system that connects multiple bases in the family business. When I was a college student, I was involved in making games on PlayStation 2 at SCE. Joined a major telecommunications company as a new graduate, planning and realizing several new businesses for consumers. After that, he was engaged in building an electronic trading environment at major financial institutions in Japan and abroad, including the largest management institution in the world for nearly 10 years. He is involved in the development of trading systems, FIX applications, high-speed connections with exchanges around the world, risk analysis and design and development of Algorithm trading systems. Our extensive business and advanced technology knowledge and experience gained in finance and communications provide the best solution for your needs.
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About Ridge-i: Ridge-i provide AI technology optimized for business needs.
Komatsu Takayoshi
Vice President of Ridge-i
After graduating from university, he joined SUBARU CORPORATION, and worked in mass production and prior development as a car pilot equipment designer. The Boston Consulting Group provides business strategy planning and execution support, technical strategy planning and execution support, organizational and business reform, management personnel development, etc., in various industries such as manufacturing, finance, insurance, communications, consumer goods, etc. experience in consulting projects. In 2017, he participated in Ridge-i to support various clients such as heavy industry, plant and transportation equipment manufacturers to develop advanced technology strategies and roadmaps, including AI, and We are supporting the implementation.
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About AI feed, Ridge-i: Ridge-i provide AI technology optimized for business needs.
Jun Kanzawa
President and CEO of Adapt Networks
After graduating from Sophia University, he joined JCB Co., Ltd. He worked at the Human Resources Department, International Headquarters, etc. Established Link Processing, Inc., a payment venture in 2010. Responsible for system development and operation construction of payment center launch. In October 2017, we established Adapto Networks Co., Ltd., which provides services for businesses utilizing QR.
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About Adapt Networks, Infcurion Group: Adapt Networks is a wallet service with ease and low cost.
Kazuhiro Ikari
Vice President of Bankguard
Kazuhiro Ikari is the vice president of Bankguard.
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About Bankguard: BankGuard is involved in the research and development of countermeasures against attacks on online banking.
Eiichi Akiba
President and CEO of Solid Scheme Co., Ltd.
Eiichi Akiba is the President and CEO of Solid Scheme.
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About Solid Scheme Co., Ltd.: Solid Scheme Co., Ltd. is a firm that deals with outsourcing,training,IT,content development & network solutions buisness.
Jun Takigawa
President & CEO of Evixar
Jun Takigawa is the President and CEO of Evixar.
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About Evixar: Evixar provides an Automatic Content Recognition technology “Evixar ACR” that identifies and analyzes sound content.
Masahiro Sato
President and CEO of Smart Response
Masahiro Sato is the President and CEO of Smart Response.
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About Smart Response: Smart Response provides the authentication technology “Authentify” and simple two-route authentication and settlement application services
Hideaki Sato
President & CEO of International Network Security
Hideaki Sato is the President and CEO of International Network Security.
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About International Network Security: International Network Security is a system security holes that audits for companies and organizations in various fields.
Shigeki Tasaka
President & CEO of IFP
Shigeki Tasaka is the President and CEO of IFP.
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About IFP: IFP is a provider of banking software services, as well as security systems.
Seiji Kumagai
President and CEO of DDS
Seiji Kumagai is the President and CEO at DDS.
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About DDS: DDS is a company that offers data security, recovery and backup services.
Seiji Kumagai
President and CEO of DDS
Seiji Kumagai is the President and CEO at DDS.
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About DDS: DDS is a company that offers data security, recovery and backup services.
Shinichi Tamaki
President & CEO of Second Sight
Shinichi Tamaki is the President and CEO at Second Sight.
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About Second Sight: Second Sight Co., Ltd. is a management & software firm dealing in software development,construction ,building & operation management.
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