Tomigusuku-shi (Okinawa) Deploys FinalCode® to Prevent Information Leak from
Personal Identification Number Terminal/Network
Personal data leak cannot be eliminated by segregated networks:
FinalCode’s automated encryption offers rich features and flexible security configurations without hampering user convenience～

TOKYO, Japan (August 8, 2016) – Digital Arts Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Toshio Dogu; “Digital Arts”; Code 2326), a provider of information security software, announced that FinalCode was deployed by Tomigusuku City Government of Okinawa Prefecture (“Tomigusuku City Government”) as an effective measure against leaks of confidential data from Personal Identification Number Terminals/Networks.

In November 2005, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued a report on the fundamental strengthening of local government data security, introducing a model to segregate networks within the municipal office. Citizen information, including personal identification number issued under the Social Security and Tax Number System, are administered on “personal identification number terminals/networks”, which is located in a system within a network that is not connected to the internet. The aim is to take thorough measures to prevent leaks of citizen (personal) information. However, in reality, there are times when citizen information is downloaded as a file and edited on the terminal. Local governments stipulates rules on taking all possible measures when handling such data, including disabling of extracting information from the terminal and utilizing a two-factor user authentication systems, however it is not possible to completely eliminate human and system errors. Tomigusuku City Government decided that it is essential to adopt a fundamental measure to prevent leak of information to unwanted recipients in the unlikely event that files containing personal information is sent out unintentionally, and thus, chose to install FinalCode as a solution to encrypt files automatically and control file operations.

With FinalCode installed at Tomigusuku City Government, files downloaded from the core system in the “personal identification number terminal/network” are stored in folders configured to be automatically encrypted by FinalCode. End users are completely unaware of the encryption process, as it is fully automated by FinalCode. In addition, user IDs and passwords are not required to open and edit encrypted files— files open with a double click, just as before.

With a growing importance on security measures to combat evolving cyber attacks, Digital Arts launched i-FILTER collaborative option with FireEye web security NX/CM Series in December 2014. Dozens of corporations have already taken advantage of this option to strengthen business-wide network protection. Demands for this collaborative option are high, and in order for every entity of any size to easily realize complete protection against serious data loss, Digital Arts released today an upgraded version of their FireEye option that adopts an innovative collaborative scheme for even stronger protection against targeted attacks.

Key reasons for Tomigusuku City Government's decision to adopt FinalCode were: enhanced security does not hamper end user convenience; on-premises installation allows the use of all functions without connecting to the internet; FinalCode’s potential with its rich features to meet future national policies when local governments need to raise security levels.

Digital Arts continues to enhance FinalCode features and drive deployment into other municipal offices to actively support the fundamental strengthening of local government data security.

Installation Case Study: Tomigusuku City (Okinawa)

https://www.finalcode.com/jp/about/example08/　　* Case studies can be downloaded. Japanese only.

Details on FinalCode Limited Edition for Local Goverment

https://www.finalcode.com/jp/lp/jichitai/