Digital Transformation Strategy

Digital Transformation Strategy Roadmap

At Kurita, we have developed a roadmap that outlines the phased efforts for both BX and OX to achieve the goals of medium-term management plan .
BX aims to contribute to achieving the goals of medium-term management plan by promoting the creation of new digital-driven businesses and the expansion of existing services, including the use of AI Technology and the expansion of data on its global data integration platform.
OX aims to contribute to achieving the goals of its medium-term management plan by promoting the use of digital technology to improve the accuracy and speed of management decisions, as well as the standardization and efficiency of operations, through the global expansion of data- Human Resources for Digital Technology management and the expansion of the skill areas of medium-term management plan development.

Information Security Control

Information security control is a basic practice for the Kurita Group, which uses digital technologies for the transformation of its business models and business processes. In addition to the development, maintenance, and operation of risk systems, the Kurita Group has defined "Kurita Group Information Security Policy"—along with its associated principles, standards, and guidelines—as the framework for managing information security necessary for driving DX initiatives. The Kurita Group also engages in the global implementation of security measures to prevent security accidents and minimize the opportunity loss caused by security accidents.

Daily PDCA activities

The Kurita Group evaluates its IT risks periodically, implements measures with the security assurance organization established and a budget secured, and has established the reporting system used in the event of a security accident. The Kurita Group periodically provides information security training for its employees to raise awareness of information security and reduce security risks. In addition to these efforts, the Kurita Group has established a global, multi-language, round-the-clock security monitoring system. The Kurita Group also works to improve the security of the OT (Operational Technology) environment, which is used for monitoring and controlling water treatment facility, etc. of the Kurita Group.

Organizing and Operating CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team)*

Although the Kurita Group endeavors to prevent security accidents, it considers that it is impossible to implement perfect measures. Thus, the Kurita Group has organized CSIRT, an organization for taking prompt and appropriate actions in the event of a security accident as well as enhancing the organization's capability to respond and recover. CSIRT is considered to pertain to business continuity, so it is positioned as a part of BCM system. CSIRT consists of a wide range of members including those from departments in charge of information security, as well as public relations, sales, management planning, accounting, legal affairs, and operating divisions. In the event of a security incident, we will investigate the cause and implement appropriate measures. In addition, depending on the situation, we promote prompt and accurate responses, including disclosing information to stakeholders such as customers. This organization prepares an operation manual that describes ramifications of security accidents and actions to be taken for them. In addition to conducting regular training, it is a member of the Nippon CSIRT Association and strives to strengthen its initiatives by broadly gathering information.

*CSIRT is an umbrella term for organizations that respond to incidents related to computer security.

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