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IIJ Global Launches “AI Security Consulting” Helping Enterprises Achieve a Safe Environment for AI Use

March 11, 2026

TOKYO—March 11, 2026—IIJ Global Solutions Inc. (IIJ Global)—provider of global network and security solutions including SASE for enterprises and wholly owned subsidiary of Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (TSE Prime: 3774)—today announced the immediate availability of “AI Security Consulting,” a new consulting service aimed at mitigating various risks from corporate AI use. The service is offered in response to the growing sophistication of cyberattacks making use of AI.
This service offers comprehensive support, applicable to all phases of enterprise AI utilization, from pre-adoption assessments to operational risk management. Its coverage extends to vulnerability diagnosis, real-time protection, creation of a governance framework, and human resources development, mitigating such risks involved in AI use as fraudulent usage, information leaks, and privilege escalation, to realize a safe and sustainable corporate AI use environment.

Background

Starting with generative AI, the adoption of AI has spread rapidly, while its application areas continue to expand, from making operations more efficient to developing new services. Along with this growth come concerns, among them vulnerabilities lurking in AI tools, the lack of expert personnel, and the growing sophistication of attacks using AI. Enterprises are faced with the urgent need to provide environments ensuring safe AI use. In response to this situation, IIJ Global has launched this new service supporting the provisioning of environments for ongoing use of AI in peace of mind.

Service Overview

“AI Security Consulting” is a comprehensive consulting service offering total support from visualizing the risks in AI use to formulating AI security policies, implementing countermeasures, and improving operation. Based on the know-how built up in the security field, including through SASE provision, IIJ Global, using its own proprietary investigation tools and framework, visualizes the risks involved in AI use and presents an optimal roadmap tailored to the specifics of the client’s operations. Even after deployment, IIJ Global supports organizational governance and user education, resulting in a state in which the AI use environment can be maintained continuously throughout the organization. The available services are as outlined below.

  1. Support for AI security measures
    Employing frameworks and assessment tools that make use of NIST, Cyber AI Profile and the like, the current situation is surveyed and analyzed. On this basis, support is provided for creation of a governance framework and introduction of Security for AI (User/Agent/Engine).
  2. AI security vulnerability diagnosis
    Prompt injections, privilege chaining, data leaks and other risks are assessed, and vulnerability diagnosis is carried out.
  3. AI security education
    Training for management and users, promotion of risk understanding and other kinds of security education are provided.
  4. AI security operation improvement
    Through ongoing monitoring of operations, AI governance becomes established.
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IIJ Global will continue to provide services and solutions making customers realize optimal AI use environments.

Endorsement

We are pleased to express our strong support for the launch of IIJ Global Solutions’ AI Security Consulting.
As the utilization of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, the need for well-defined governance structures and rigorous risk management has become increasingly critical.We believe that the collaboration between IIJ Global Solutions’ sophisticated consulting expertise and our own AI security knowledge will play a significant role in further advancing the safe and sustainable adoption of AI across Japanese.

Keisuke Tajima
Country Manager
Cato Networks K.K.

We are firmly convinced that for enterprises to effectively leverage AI, achieving both strong security and robust governance is essential, and that this service will serve as a powerful guide in accelerating secure digital transformation.

Sayoko Matsumoto
Vice President and Head of Japan at Cloudflare

With the widespread adoption of AI, the demand for qualified security professionals continues to grow significantly. As a cybersecurity education company, we are dedicated to supporting the cultivation of highly skilled AI security professionals.

Shiro Aoyagi
President and CEO
GLOBAL SECURITY EXPERTS Inc.

The rapid adoption of AI requires a modern approach to security and performance, including solutions designed for the scale, speed, and diversity of today's enterprises. Netskope is proud to be an important, long-term partner with IIJ Global Solutions as we bring our Netskope One platform to more customers all over the world. We enthusiastically support IIJ's new AI Security Consulting service.

Yuichi Gonda
Country Manager and VP of Japan Sales
Netskope Japan K.K.

In the era of Generative AI, enabling 'trusted AI utilization' is a critical mandate for modern enterprise. At Palo Alto Networks, we recognize that while Generative AI is a vital source of competitive advantage, establishing its security and governance is more paramount than ever. We anticipate the launch of AI Security Consulting Service by IIJ Global will mark a significant milestone in empowering Japanese enterprises to adopt and leverage Generative AI with confidence and safety.

Hiroshi Alley
Chairman and President of Palo Alto Networks K.K.

Across Japan, enterprises are accelerating AI adoption, and they’re looking for trusted partners to help ensure security and governance are built in from day one. We’re pleased to work with IIJ Global Solutions to support customers as they address AI-specific risks such as data leakage and misuse, and put the right policies and user education in place so they can innovate with confidence.

Foad Farrokhnia
Vice President, Channels & Alliances, Asia Pacific & Japan
Zscaler, Inc.

About IIJ Global

IIJ Global Solutions Inc. (IIJ Global) was established in September 2010 as a subsidiary of the IIJ Group following the acquisition of AT&T Japan’s local Network Outsourcing service business. IIJ Global offers a comprehensive range of services including WAN Connectivity and Total Network Outsourcing, covering everything from design to management of corporate networks. Beyond serving domestic markets, IIJ Global also provides Global network services and has expanded its offerings to include network security solutions tailored for enterprises, such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). For more information about IIJ Global and its services, please visit our website at https://www.iijglobal.co.jp/en/.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022. For more information about IIJ, visit the official website: https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

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