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Providing a safer online financial services environment for account holders

Technology Category
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Applicable Industries
  • Finance & Insurance
Applicable Functions
  • Business Operation
Use Cases
  • Cybersecurity
The Challenge
kabu.com Securities, an online securities company within the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG Group), was seeking to better protect customer assets and provide customers with greater peace of mind. The industry was experiencing increasingly advanced cyberattacks, and kabu.com Securities recognized the need for an additional layer of security to combat these threats. The company aimed to prevent malware infections on end user devices and protect users against phishing of login credentials, which are often the root cause of financial fraud.
About The Customer
kabu.com Securities Co., Ltd is an online securities company within the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG Group). The company's management philosophy focuses on client investment outcomes. Headquartered in Tokyo, kabu.com Securities supports more than one million security accounts for its clients. The company is committed to providing a safe and secure online financial services environment for its account holders. As part of the MUFG Group, kabu.com Securities is part of a larger financial network, which provides it with a strong industry presence.
The Solution
To address the challenge of advanced cyberattacks, kabu.com Securities partnered with IBM. Together, they deployed an additional layer of security to better combat malware and phishing attacks. The solution they implemented was IBM® Security Trusteer Rapport®, an advanced, client-based fraud protection solution. This solution helps prevent malware infections on end user devices and protects users against phishing of login credentials. By implementing this solution, kabu.com Securities was able to enhance its security measures and provide its customers with a safer online financial services environment.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of IBM® Security Trusteer Rapport® has helped kabu.com Securities protect its customers' assets and provide them with greater peace of mind.
  • The solution has also helped the company prevent malware infections on end user devices and protect against phishing.
  • The enhanced security measures have increased the company's presence within its industry.

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