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 CEO’ operating in the Network Security space. If you think a CEO’ 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.

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.

Mitsuo Okada
Representative Director, CEO, and Founder of Capy Inc.
Mitsuo Okada, a Ph.D. holder in Computer Science from Kyoto University, who has extensive expertise in online security technology for which had received recognition in the U.S.
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About Capy Inc., MutechTrail: Capy Inc is a start-up that offers secure online security solutions for websites via its CAPTCHA solution.
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.
Mikio Shirato
Founder & CEO of OFFICE M&M
Mikio Shirato is the Founder & CEO at Office M&M.
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About OFFICE M&M: OFFICE M&M is an IT society service company.
Shey Hakusui
Representative Director and CEO of Uni
Shey Hakusui is the Representative Director and CEO of UNI.
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About InterVault, Uni: Uni provides an IoT platform that has big data utilization by AI, high-speed blockchain, and high-level security environment.
Takuji Nakazawa
CEO of Solid Consulting
Takuji Nakazawa is the CEO of Solid Consulting.
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About Solid Consulting: Solid Consulting specializes in ICT solutions and office security.
Takahiro Ohata
Representative Director / CEO / Founder of Realglobe
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About Realglobe: Real Globe is a company that makes use of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and Robotics.
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.
Shinnosuke Matsuura
CEO of Flare Networks
Shinnosuke Matsuura is the CEO at Flare Networks.
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About Flare Networks: Flare Networks is a Network system development (contract development) In- house software license sales.
Masafumi Fukuzawa
CEO of BIS Telecom
Masafumi Fukuzawa is the CEO of BIS Telecom.
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About BIS Telecom: BIS Telecom provides telecommunications,cloud-based,network construction,CRM,marketing & software business.

Haruhiko Fujii
Founder & CEO of Bankguard
Haruhiko Fujii is Founder & CEO at Bankguard.
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About Bankguard: BankGuard is involved in the research and development of countermeasures against attacks on online banking.
Yasushi Shoji
CEO and Founder of Space Cubics
Yasushi Shoji is the CEO and Founder at Space Cubics.
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About Space Cubics: Space Cubics is a JAXA Startup company to produces a high-reliability computer for satellites or other space products.
Seiichi Ito
CEO of AMIYA
Seiichi Ito is the CEO at AMIYA.
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About AMIYA: AMIYA is a data security and network security services provider.
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.
Yoshitake Shinohara
CEO of Traction
Yoshitake Shinohara is the CEO of Traction.
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About Traction: Traction is an IT firm that specializes in web design, creation, computer network, maintenance, and Internet provider services.
Shoichi Sakaki
CEO of Broad link Japan
Shoichi Sakaki is the President and CEO of Broad Link Japan.
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About Broad link Japan: Broad link works on its Information Security Business, Disposal Business & Industrial waste collection and transportation business.
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.
Sawada Hiroshi
CEO of Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory
Sawada Sakae Hiroshi is the CEO of Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory.
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About Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory: Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory offers IT platform diagnosis, emergency investigation, and security audit support services.
Sawada Hiroshi
CEO of Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory
Sawada Sakae Hiroshi is the CEO of Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory.
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About Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory: Japan Highly Reliable Systems Laboratory offers IT platform diagnosis, emergency investigation, and security audit support 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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