Two years have passed since the founding of Kitamura Economic Security (the Company) in August 2021.
In October 2021, not long after its founding, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with American Global Strategies, led by the former U.S. National Security Advisor, Robert C. O’Brien. The Company leverages this partnership to provide innovative consulting services on an unparalleled level on issues with economic security. This is a clear example of the private sector assisting in bolstering U.S.-Japan relations.
The Company currently works with senior advisor that are experts in their field, particularly in the area of (1) economic security, (2) cyber security, (3) compliance, and (4) research and analysis, and is capable of quickly and accurately responding to the diverse needs specific to each client.

1. (1) In terms of economic security, the Company provides advice and support regarding economic security policy updates at home and abroad, which continue to evolve at breakneck pace, approach to handling M&As involving foreign capital, including from allied and partner countries, crisis management plans concerning the liberation of Taiwan, individual partner schemes involving sensitive technologies, and business development plans for the Chinese market.
2. (2) For cyber security, we leverage expert opinion and technical expertise to provide and introduce cutting-edge tools with no equal, and actively provide advice and assistance on countermeasures for addressing ransomware, something that has been of increasing concern for companies in recent years.
3. (3) In terms of compliance, we provide advice and support that is tailored to each client on matters concerning corporate risk management, scandal handling, the establishment of effective corporate governance systems, and measures for preventing against the influence of antisocial forces in corporate affairs, among others.
4. (4) In the field of research and analysis, we provide solutions that specifically address our clients’ concerns based on their diverse needs through partnerships with highly credible partners specializing in data security.

As described here, the Company provides solutions that span a broad range of industries, and play a key role in current and near-future corporate management. Our services are sure to provide our clients, and potential clients viewing this site with strong and sustainable growth and governance.

• Drafting, consulting, and implementation support for corporate strategies to respond to the economic security policies of Japan and related foreign countries
• Assistance in identifying the leakage routes of trade secrets, including sensitive technology, due to employment, investment / acquisitions / mergers, joint research, cyber attacks, and the like
• Drafting, consulting, and implementation support for the construction of a corporate information management system based thereon
• Drafting, consulting, and implementation support for a corporate reputation management strategy
• Drafting, consulting, and implementation support for the construction of a corporate compliance system, including internal investigation, cause analysis, formulation of recurrence prevention measures, media responses, and civil and criminal legal actions for corporate scandals such as violations of laws and regulations in corporate activities
• Drafting, consulting, and implementation support for information investigation and the construction of a defense system against all kinds of threats such as anti-social forces in corporate activities