It has been 20 years since the Personal Information Protection Act was enacted. Yet, the number of companies suffering from personal information leaks continues to increase rather than decrease. There is a mountain of tasks to be done: creating rules for personal information protection and information security, educating employees, ensuring proper implementation on-site, continuously improving, conducting audits once a year, having the president review the measures, and strengthening security measures to respond to the latest threats... Additionally, it is essential to stay updated on the latest trends in P Mark certification. In light of recent trends, there are indeed things that should be done immediately. Furthermore, we have identified ways to carry them out more efficiently than before. Therefore, this time, we will cover: ● (First half) The latest trends in P Mark certification and what should be done before the next audit ● (Second half) Recent trends in personal information leak incidents and unauthorized access, along with the information security measures that should be addressed now We hope to not only provide the latest information from the instructor on these two themes but also facilitate an exchange of opinions among the P Mark representatives present. We invite all Privacy Mark representatives to gather. (Participation is free.)

This seminar clearly teaches the know-how and countermeasures for obtaining ISMS, based on our 20 years of experience and 3,500 consulting achievements since our founding. It has the highest number of participants among certification acquisition seminars in Japan, and many attendees are satisfied. If you are considering obtaining certification, please join us! 【What You Will Learn】 ◆Basic Knowledge of P Mark - What are the benefits of obtaining a P Mark? - What are the three costs necessary for obtaining a P Mark? - How much security measures should be implemented? - How long does it take? - Three tips for obtaining a P Mark in six months. ◆Practical P Mark - What are the steps to obtaining a P Mark? - What kind of structure is required? - How do you create a personal information protection policy? - Methods for employee education, internal audits, and review meetings. - The two-stage P Mark examination, etc.

This seminar clearly teaches the know-how and countermeasures for obtaining ISMS, based on our 20 years of experience and 3,500 consulting achievements since our founding. It has the highest number of participants among certification acquisition seminars in Japan, and many attendees are satisfied. If you are considering obtaining certification, please join us! What you will learn: ◆Basic knowledge of ISMS - What is ISMS? Benefits of obtaining ISMS - Differences between P Mark and ISMS - Costs involved in obtaining ISMS - Tips for smoothly handling both certifications - Latest cloud security certifications (ISO 27017/18) ◆Practical aspects of ISMS - Steps to obtain ISMS - Methods for risk assessment - How to comply with ISO 27017/18 - How to choose a certification body - Things to be careful about during the audit

It has been 20 years since the Personal Information Protection Act was enacted. Yet, the number of companies suffering from personal information leaks continues to increase rather than decrease. What exactly should we do? We need to establish rules for personal information protection and information security, educate our employees, and strengthen security measures to respond to the latest threats... There is a mountain of tasks to be done. Furthermore, it is essential to keep up with the latest trends in P Mark certification. In light of recent trends, there are indeed things that should be done immediately. Additionally, we have identified ways to carry them out more efficiently than ever before. In this seminar, we will cover: ● (First half) The latest trends in P Mark certification and what should be done before the next certification ● (Second half) Recent trends in personal information leaks and unauthorized access, and the information security measures that should be addressed now We will not only provide the latest information from the instructor on these two themes but also facilitate discussions among the P Mark representatives present. We encourage all privacy mark personnel to gather together. (Free participation)

The introduction and operation of AI come with many challenges, including ethics, safety, and legal risks. The international standard for overcoming these challenges and effectively utilizing AI in business is "ISO 42001 (AIMS = AI Management System Certification)." ISO 42001 (AIMS) is a powerful tool for demonstrating proper management and responsible use of AI, thereby gaining trust from customers and society. Our company has been engaged in certification focused on P Mark and ISMS for the past 20 years since its founding. Looking ahead to the future spread of AI, we believe we should work towards ISO 42001 (AIMS). Therefore, we held a seminar focused on ISO 42001, which attracted many attendees. On the day of the seminar, we had presentations from Elcamy, a client of ours that offers AI-related services, as well as from BSI Group Japan, the certification body. Along with explanations from our consultants, we believe we were able to provide an understanding of the benefits of AI, as well as its risks and governance. For those who could not attend, we will be releasing a video that captures and edits the seminar proceedings.

In October 2023, the standard that serves as the basis for the Privacy Mark, "JIS Q 15001," was revised and is now referred to as "JIS Q 15001: 2023 Edition." As of 2025, the current Privacy Mark examinations, both for acquisition and renewal, will be conducted based on the new examination criteria corresponding to this JIS Q 15001: 2023 Edition. To ensure that everyone is well-prepared, our company will hold a Privacy Mark renewal seminar. In this seminar, we will carefully explain the sharing of the latest information, how to prepare for examinations under the new criteria, and key points. Past seminars have received great acclaim, and many participants expressed a desire to "learn more." This seminar will cover content similar to the "P Renewal Seminar" held in April, July, and October 2024, but it will be further enhanced, with ample time allocated for questions and answers to address your doubts and concerns. We invite all Privacy Mark personnel to gather together.

【Event Overview】 ■Date and Time: April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) starting at 14:30 and ending at 16:45 (Registration from 14:00) ■Location: AP Shinbashi (in front of JR Shinbashi Station) 1-12-9 Shinbashi Place, 3rd Floor, Minato-ku ■Cost: Free Since the emergence of ChatGPT, AI has been evolving rapidly. It is almost certain that it will change our lives and reshape the business world in the future. However, the introduction and operation of AI come with many challenges, including ethics, safety, and legal risks. The international standard for overcoming these challenges and effectively utilizing AI in business is "ISO 42001 (AIMS = AI Management System Certification)." Our company has been focused on certification, particularly P Mark and ISMS, for the past 20 years since its founding. We believe that we should work towards ISO 42001 (AIMS certification) in anticipation of the full-scale spread of AI in the future. Therefore, we will hold a seminar focused on ISO 42001 (AIMS) in Shinbashi. We invite everyone interested in ISO 42001 (AIMS) to join us.

Optima Solutions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Koji Naka) will hold a free seminar on the new privacy mark examination standards (corresponding to JIS Q 15001: 2023 edition) on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday) at 14:20. You can participate remotely, so please feel free to apply. In October 2023, the standard that serves as the basis for the privacy mark, "JIS Q 15001," was revised and is now "JIS Q 15001: 2023 edition." As of 2025, all examinations for obtaining and renewing the current privacy mark will be conducted based on the new examination standards corresponding to JIS Q 15001: 2023 edition. This seminar will cover content similar to the "P Renewal Seminar" held in April, July, and October 2024, but it will be further enhanced, with ample time allocated for questions and answers to address your concerns and uncertainties. We encourage all privacy mark personnel to gather and participate.

Christmas ISMS Staff Study Session Held in December 2024 "Latest Trends in ISMS - What Happened After the ISO 27001:2022 Update" Despite the busy year-end period, we had over 100 participants, making it a great success! Here’s a brief overview of the topics covered in the materials from the day: - Why was ISO/IEC 27001:2013 revised to 2022? - What is the sudden emergence of "consideration for climate change"? - Key points to watch out for during transition audits! A full disclosure of the auditors' "transition audit checklist"! There were many intriguing topics discussed. Instructor Ikubata explained these themes in a clear and engaging manner, resulting in a participant survey where an astonishing 100% rated their experience as "very satisfied" or "satisfied"! Ikubata is very pleased with this wonderful outcome, feeling that all the effort was worthwhile. Additionally, for those who could not attend or for those who wish to review the material again, we are pleased to offer a special release of the study session video! *You can also download the materials used on the day.