Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare have announced a strategic partnership to provide zero trust as a managed service to corporate clients. This partnership aims to support Japanese businesses in enhancing their security measures and facilitating safe digital transformations. Rakuten Mobile will now offer Cloudflare’s Zero Trust and Network Services as a managed service, protecting corporate devices and data in remote work and cloud environments.
The increasing complexity of hybrid work and the evolving threat landscape pose challenges for Japanese businesses. Cloudflare’s security measures have been successful in preventing an average of 385 million cyber threats in Japan daily, with industries like retail, gaming, information technology, and telecommunications being the most targeted. Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare recognize the need for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to have easier access to zero-trust network security, as these businesses often lack the resources for robust cybersecurity.
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Cloudflare’s Zero Trust supports security measures for various organizations, protecting them from cyber threats. By implementing strict access authentication and enhancing data protection, unauthorized access is prevented, and internal and external communications are secured.
Through the partnership, companies of all sizes in Japan can now integrate Cloudflare cybersecurity into their existing services via Rakuten Mobile, without needing in-house security expertise. Rakuten Mobile is now an authorized managed security service provider for Cloudflare, offering fully-managed, zero-trust and network security services.
Kazuhiro Suzuki, Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, highlighted, “By combining Cloudflare’s solutions with our comprehensive network services and support, we will empower our clients’ digital transformation with a one-stop solution for network and security. Through this initiative, we aim to deliver a secure and reliable infrastructure environment for our corporate clients.”
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Tom Evans, Chief Partner Officer of Cloudflare, added, “We believe Cloudflare is the only company offering a broad range of network security and SASE services through a unified platform built on our own infrastructure, delivering the most comprehensive set of managed solutions. Service providers like Rakuten Mobile are fundamental to extending critical security protections and we are thrilled to be partnering to protect businesses in Japan. As demand for managed security services grows, Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud platform is set to enable partners to deliver cost-effective, scalable cybersecurity. By combining Cloudflare’s global infrastructure and operational efficiencies with Rakuten Mobile’s regional expertise, we’re empowering businesses of all sizes in Japan to strengthen their security posture while controlling costs.”
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