CTCSP Signs First Domestic Distribution Agreement with U.S.-Based Cyberhaven

CTCSP Corporation (President: Katsuya Ue,Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Abbreviation: CTCSP), a group company of IT-related equipment and software distributor CTCSP Co., Ltd. (President: Katsuya Ue; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Abbreviation: CTCSP), has signed Japan's first sales agency agreement with U.S.-based Cyberhaven Inc. (Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, USA; CEO: Nishant Doshi) and will begin offering a next-generation data leak prevention (DLP) solution. This solution detects and prevents unauthorized risks through continuous AI-based monitoring of confidential data and tracking of usage patterns and leakage routes.The company aims to achieve ¥1 billion in sales over five years, primarily targeting the telecommunications and financial industries.

In recent years, many companies have increasingly adopted generative AI as a powerful tool for improving operational efficiency. However, risks exist from "shadow AI"—the use of unauthorized AI tools and applications, or the unintentional input of confidential company data into generative AI. This necessitates mechanisms to strengthen data governance, including rule establishment and monitoring.

This solution enables monitoring and protection to prevent confidential data leaks. It provides real-time monitoring and analysis of data designated as confidential or proprietary. By detecting its use or transmission to generative AI tools or unauthorized web applications/services, it supports dynamic data protection against internal fraud.

Furthermore, by tracing data from its source to its destination and correlating employee actions with data content, it can prevent threats that are often missed by traditional tools.

A dedicated program is installed on monitored devices to establish an environment for continuous surveillance based on defined data protection rules. Our proprietary AI engine identifies risky data by considering user behavior and contextual information. It also detects risks beyond defined rules by understanding the meaning and usage patterns of the data.

The CTC Group is working to discover cutting-edge technologies and strengthen partnerships in collaboration with its U.S. operating company, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions America, Inc., and Forgepoint Capital, LLC, a U.S. venture capital firm in which CTC invested in July 2024. This effort aims to expand advanced solutions in the security field.The collaboration with Cyberhaven is part of this effort. Cyberhaven is one of the unicorn companies (emerging companies valued at over $1 billion within 10 years of founding) achieving rapid growth in the data security field.

Moving forward, the CTC Group will continue to expand its portfolio of solutions provided by Cyberhaven, contributing to enhanced security for our customers.