Cybertrust

Digital Trust & PKI Servicescybertrust.co.jp

Cybertrust Japan is a domestic Certificate Authority and Linux/OSS platform services provider, offering PKI, SSL/TLS certificates, device authentication, and enterprise Linux support to Japanese government, enterprise, and IoT manufacturers.

Company typePrivate
Founded2000
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingSoftware

What Cybertrust does

Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (サイバートラスト株式会社) is a Japanese digital trust and platform services company established in June 2000 as Japan's first commercial Certificate Authority. Headquartered in Tokyo with engineering offices in Sapporo and Matsue, the company operates a dual business portfolio spanning Trust Services (PKI, SSL/TLS server certificates, device authentication, digital signatures, remote signing, and vulnerability diagnosis) and Platform Services (Linux/OSS enterprise support for server infrastructure and embedded IoT solutions). The trust services stack is built on proprietary iTrust PKI infrastructure with SureBoard certificate management and SureHandsOn ACME automation, integrated with network appliances from F5, Fortinet, and A10. Platform services include Enterprise Pack for AlmaLinux, MIRACLE LINUX, CentOS extended support, MIRACLE ZBX (Zabbix-based monitoring), MIRACLE Vul Hammer (SBOM-enabled vulnerability management), EMLinux, Vigiles, and EMLinux IoT solutions, alongside the AccessiLens web accessibility SaaS.

The company's revenue model is predominantly subscription-based and recurring: SSL/TLS certificate issuance and renewal fees, annual Linux OS and monitoring support contracts, embedded Linux licensing with multi-year support, and AccessiLens domain-based annual subscriptions. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales combined with a domestic Japanese partner/reseller network. Customer segments include government and education (e.g., Fukushima City Board of Education), enterprise IT infrastructure undergoing CentOS-to-AlmaLinux migrations, IoT/embedded device manufacturers requiring SBOM and vulnerability management, and digital service providers needing SSL/TLS certificates. In October 2017, Cybertrust merged with Miracle Linux Corporation, combining PKI/digital authentication expertise with Linux/OSS platform capabilities under a single entity — a combination rare in the Japanese market.

Cybertrust maintains WebTrust-audited CA operations (the only fully domestic Japanese CA with this standing since 2000), Common Criteria certification for AlmaLinux 9, and ISMS certification. Its largest shareholders include SoftBank Corp. (via SB Technology), OBIC Business Consultants, SECOM, Dai Nippon Printing, and Otsuka Corporation. The company has over 25 years of continuous CA operation, ~251-500 employees, and 865 million yen in registered capital as of March 31, 2026.

Cybertrust firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Cybertrust
Legal name: Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd.
Website: https://cybertrust.co.jp
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2000
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: Cybertrust Japan is a domestic Certificate Authority and Linux/OSS platform services provider, offering PKI, SSL/TLS certificates, device authentication, and enterprise Linux support to Japanese government, enterprise, and IoT manufacturers.
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Cybertrust industry classification

Industry

Product category: Digital Trust & PKI Services
NAICS: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
SIC: Services-Services, Nec (8900)
akta.pro primary industry: Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

Keywords

Digital certificate services
Certificate authority
PKI authentication
Enterprise Linux support
IoT embedded security

Where Cybertrust is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Tokyo
HQ country: Japan
HQ region: Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

Cybertrust business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Certificate Authority / Trust Services: SSL/TLS server certificate issuance, renewal, and management services (iTrust). Revenue is generated through certificate issuance fees, annual renewal fees, and premium tier subscriptions. The SureHandsOn ACME automation solution is offered as an add-on to certificate customers. Managed PKI services provide outsourced CA operations to enterprise customers.
Platform Services - Linux / OSS: Long-term support subscriptions for Linux OS products (AlmaLinux, MIRACLE LINUX, CentOS extended support), integrated monitoring (MIRACLE ZBX), vulnerability management (MIRACLE Vul Hammer), and related professional services. Revenue is recurring through annual support contracts.
IoT Embedded Solutions: Embedded Linux products, SBOM management services, vulnerability scanning for embedded Linux, fast boot solutions (WarP!!), and security consulting for IoT devices. Revenue includes product licensing and support services.
AccessiLens (Web Accessibility SaaS): Annual subscription-based web accessibility SaaS tool. Sold per domain with tiered pricing based on contract length (1-year, 3-year, 5-year). No initial setup fee; annual-only billing.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	AccessiLens 1-year contract
Subscription	Multi-year contract	AccessiLens 3-year contract
Subscription	Multi-year contract	AccessiLens 5-year contract

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Cybertrust product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cybertrust Japan operates a dual portfolio combining Trust Services (iTrust SSL/TLS server certificates, device/client certificates, managed PKI, electronic signature certificates, identity verification and remote signing) with Platform Services (AlmaLinux Enterprise Pack, MIRACLE LINUX, CentOS extended support, MIRACLE ZBX monitoring, MIRACLE Vul Hammer vulnerability management, and EMLinux/Vigiles/EMEliminator/Warp!! IoT embedded solutions), all targeted at Japanese government agencies, enterprises, and IoT device manufacturers.

Product overview

Cybertrust offers a dual business portfolio: Trust Services (electronic authentication and PKI) and Platform Services (Linux/OSS and IoT embedded solutions). Trust Services include iTrust SSL/TLS Server Certificates, Device ID (client certificates for device authentication), Managed PKI, iTrust Identification, iTrust Electronic Signature Certificates, iTrust Remote Signing, and Vulnerability Diagnosis Services, all powered by SureHandsOn ACME for automated certificate lifecycle management. Platform Services comprise Enterprise Pack for AlmaLinux, MIRACLE LINUX, CentOS Extended Support, TuxCare ELS, MIRACLE ZBX (system monitoring), and MIRACLE Vul Hammer (vulnerability management) for server solutions; and EMLinux, Vigiles (SBOM management), EMEliminator, Warp!! (fast boot), Yocto Consultant, and IoT Security Consulting for IoT embedded solutions. A standalone accessibility product, AccessiLens, provides web accessibility compliance through a SaaS model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

iTrust SSL/TLS Server Certificate Digital SSL/TLS certificates for securing web servers and enabling HTTPS encryption, including OV and EV certificate types with automated renewal via SureHandsOn ACME. Issued and managed by Japan's first commercial Certificate Authority.
iTrust Device ID

Quantifiable outcome

Significant maintenance cost reduction achieved after migrating ~100 mission-critical systems from existing Linux to AlmaLinux (manufacturing customer case study).
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use Cybertrust

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Cybertrust technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature11 records

Cybertrust partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

ウイングアーク１ｓｔ (Wingarc 1st)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Cybertrust and Wingarc 1st are collaborating to build digital trust infrastructure for the AI era. The partnership combines Cybertrust's certificate authority and authentication technologies with Wingarc 1st's data platform capabilities to address digital transformation needs in the Japanese market. Announced March 31, 2026.
SUSE (co-marketing partnership)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCybertrust participates in SUSE Summit Tokyo as exhibitor and speaker. Joint marketing and event co-promotion relationship. Next SUSE Summit Tokyo: July 7, 2026.
サイバートラストパートナーネットワーク (Cybertrust Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem of channel partners and resellers for Cybertrust products and services. Provides sales support, technical support, and marketing resources to partners. Covers domestic Japanese market. Partners can resell AccessiLens and other solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Cybertrust competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

DigiCert: Global leader in digital certificates and PKI services, directly competing with Cybertrust's iTrust SSL/TLS and Device ID offerings. Both operate WebTrust-audited CAs serving enterprise and government customers.
Sectigo: Commercial certificate authority offering SSL/TLS, S/MIME, and IoT device certificates. Competes with Cybertrust in the enterprise and developer markets for certificate automation and PKI services.
Venafi (now CyberArk): Machine identity management platform for certificate lifecycle automation. Comparable to Cybertrust's SureHandsOn ACME and Managed PKI offerings in the certificate management space.
GlobalSign: PKI and digital certificate provider with significant presence in Japan and APAC. Directly competes with Cybertrust in SSL/TLS, S/MIME, and enterprise PKI deployments.

Regional players

Trend Micro: Leading Japanese-headquartered cybersecurity vendor with broader security portfolio. Adjacent competitor in the Japanese enterprise security market, particularly for certificate and authentication-adjacent services.
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Japanese internet and security services provider offering managed PKI and SSL-related services. Regional competitor in the Japanese enterprise security and infrastructure services market.

Emerging players

CloudLinux: Backer of the AlmaLinux open-source project that Cybertrust commercializes. Strategic partner (joint webinar on 'OSS infrastructure future') and key enabler of Cybertrust's Enterprise Pack for AlmaLinux offering.
Keyfactor: PKI as-a-service and machine identity management provider focused on IoT and enterprise certificate automation. Comparable to Cybertrust's Managed PKI and Vigiles SBOM offerings for industrial and IoT customers.

Broad incumbents

Red Hat: Dominant enterprise Linux distribution (RHEL) provider. Competes with Cybertrust's Enterprise Pack for AlmaLinux and MIRACLE LINUX in the Japanese enterprise server market.
SUSE: Enterprise Linux and open-source infrastructure provider. Direct competitor to AlmaLinux in Japan; Cybertrust participates in SUSE Summit Tokyo events, indicating overlap in customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Cybertrust compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance8 records

Cybertrust financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Cybertrust leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Cybertrust funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cybertrust M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A3 records

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cybertrust

What does Cybertrust do?

Is Cybertrust a public or private company?

Cybertrust is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Cybertrust founded?

Cybertrust was founded in 2000. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Cybertrust based?

Cybertrust is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.

How does Cybertrust make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Certificate Authority / Trust Services are the primary driver. The others are platform Services - Linux / OSS, ioT Embedded Solutions and accessiLens (Web Accessibility SaaS).

Who are Cybertrust's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are DigiCert, Sectigo, Venafi (now CyberArk) and GlobalSign. Regional players are Trend Micro and Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ). Emerging players are CloudLinux and Keyfactor. Broad incumbents are Red Hat and SUSE.

Does Cybertrust have an API?

Yes. Cybertrust offers SureHandsOn ACME, an automated certificate management solution using the ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) v2 protocol. This enables automated certificate issuance and renewal for servers. The ACME API allows integration with various network appliances and load balancers for certificate lifecycle automation. ACME clients supported include KOJOT-ACME (for F5 BIG-IP), native ACME (for FortiGate and A10 vThunder), and others.

What industry is Cybertrust in?

Cybertrust's product category is Digital Trust & PKI Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAOAIAB, Cybersecurity (General). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 8900.