RS Connect

What RS Connect does

RS Connect (株式会社RSコネクト) is a Tokyo-based Japanese IT management and cybersecurity services provider operating across three business divisions: IT Solutions (infrastructure procurement, system integration, and maintenance), Cyber Security (security diagnosis, information security audits, consulting, CSIRT construction support, and incident response training), and Management Support (business consulting and the Kizuna-no-kai membership community). The company traces its security operations to 2000 and was established in its current legal form in 2006 through a spin-off from JMC, rebranding to RS Connect in June 2020.

The technology portfolio centers on human-driven security diagnosis methodologies supported by a proprietary library of over 140,000 diagnostic patterns, applied through a dedicated Security Diagnosis Concierge portal (va.rsc.ne.jp) covering server, web application, CMS, smartphone application, and targeted attack assessments. The flagship product 'withRS', launched November 2024, packages antivirus/EDR, backup, and IT asset management into a subscription offering for SMEs at ¥1,920/month. Core certifications include ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (ISMS), ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), and Privacy Mark, audited by BSI Group Japan and JIPDEC.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based consulting (security diagnoses at ¥85,000–¥365,000 per engagement), recurring subscriptions ('withRS' at ¥1,920/month, JNSA awareness checks at ¥30,000–¥100,000/year, Kizuna-no-kai membership at ¥98,000/year), and advisory/training fees. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, targeting government agencies, municipalities, private enterprises, and educational institutions primarily across the Tokyo Metropolitan and Kanto regions. The company maintains a network of approximately 1,000 domestic and international IT solution partners and has served over 500 organizations through its security diagnosis services, reporting 80%+ customer retention.

Name

RS Connect

Legal name

株式会社RSコネクト

Website

https://rsc.ne.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RS Connect is a Tokyo-based Japanese IT management and cybersecurity services provider offering security diagnosis, audits, CSIRT support, IT infrastructure solutions, and management consulting primarily to government agencies, municipalities, and private enterprises across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Security & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG)

Keywords

• IT security services
• Vulnerability assessment
• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Compliance certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. IT Solutions Business: IT infrastructure construction, hardware/software sales, system integration, migration services, and hardware maintenance support. Revenue generated through product sales, project-based services, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Cybersecurity Business: Security diagnosis services, information security audits, security consulting, CSIRT support, ISO certification consulting (ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Privacy Mark), and the 'with RS' managed security service. Recurring revenue through subscription-based security monitoring services.
3. Management Support Business: Business consulting services, management training programs, and the 'Kizuna-no-kai' membership-based business community. Revenue from consulting fees, seminar fees, and annual membership subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RS Connect provides IT infrastructure procurement, construction and maintenance, alongside cybersecurity services including vulnerability assessment, information security audits, CSIRT construction support, and ISO/Privacy Mark certification consulting. It also runs a membership-based management consulting practice school. Its standalone product, the 'withRS' managed security package, bundles antivirus/EDR, backup, and IT asset management with remote monitoring for SMEs at a starting price of ¥1,920/month.

Product overview

RS Connect operates as a multi-service IT and cybersecurity company with three main business divisions: IT Solution Services (hardware/software procurement, system integration, maintenance), Cyber Security Services (security diagnosis, audits, consulting, CSIRT support), and Management Support Services (business consulting, training programs). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of security diagnosis sub-services including Server Diagnosis, Web Application Diagnosis, CMS Security Diagnosis for WordPress, Targeted Attack Diagnosis, and Smartphone Application Diagnosis through its 'Security Diagnosis Concierge' platform. The main products include the all-in-one security package 'withRS' combining antivirus/EDR, backup, and IT asset management, plus various certification support services for ISO27001, ISO20000, and Privacy Mark. The company also operates the Kizuna-no-kai membership community for business matching and management training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• with RS: オールインワン型セキュリティパッケージ - An all-in-one security package combining antivirus/EDR, backup, and IT asset management services for small and medium enterprises.
• セキュリティ診断コンシェルジュ
• 絆の会
• RS-CIRT

Products and services

• IT Solution Services IT infrastructure consulting covering procurement, installation, configuration, system integration, and maintenance of hardware and software for enterprise office environments, including embedded IT equipment.
• Cyber Security Services Comprehensive cybersecurity services including security diagnosis, information security audits, consulting, CSIRT construction support, and incident response training.
• Management Support Services Business consulting, management reform training programs, and a members-only business community (Kizuna-no-kai) with peer networking and business matching.
• withRS - All-in-One Security Package All-in-one managed security service combining antivirus/EDR, backup, and IT asset management with remote monitoring, device control, URL filtering, and remote erase capabilities for SMEs; priced from ¥1,920/month with a 12-month minimum and 1-month free trial.
• Server Diagnosis Express Low-cost, rapid server security diagnosis using vulnerability scanning tools with some manual investigation; report delivered within 3 business days (¥85,000 per IP).
• Server Diagnosis Standard Comprehensive server, network device, and middleware security diagnosis from an attacker's perspective (from ¥365,000).
• Server Configuration Diagnosis Security configuration audit checking OS and middleware settings against benchmarks such as CIS, DISA STIGs, and CCE.
• Web Application Diagnosis Detection of vulnerabilities in web applications including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and authentication issues (from ¥100,000).
• Web App Source Code Diagnosis Source-code-level security analysis identifying vulnerabilities in internal processing, database operations, and secure programming issues (custom quote).
• CMS Security Diagnosis for WordPress WordPress-specific security diagnosis covering outdated versions, vulnerable plugins, weak passwords, and platform configuration issues (¥128,000 per site).
• Targeted Attack Email Training Service Phishing simulation service sending mock targeted attack emails to employees and reporting opening rates (custom quote).
• Advanced Cyber Attack System Investigation Risk assessment service evaluating systems against advanced cyber attacks based on NISC guidelines for malware infection scenarios (custom quote).
• Smartphone Application Diagnosis Security diagnosis for iOS/Android applications covering both client-side and server-side vulnerabilities.
• Smartphone Game Cheat Diagnosis Service Manual testing service identifying vulnerabilities in smartphone games such as in-app purchase bypass and event manipulation.
• Security Diagnosis Education Course One-day training program teaching server and web application security diagnosis techniques (¥320,000 per course, up to 5 participants).
• RS-CIRT Construction Support Service CSIRT construction support service including training programs, incident response procedures, and coordination with NISC and NCA.
• ISO27001 Certification Support Service Consulting service supporting organizations in obtaining ISO 27001/ISMS certification including documentation, implementation, and audit preparation.
• ISO20000/ITSMS Certification Support Service Consulting service for ISO 20000 certification including gap analysis, SLA construction, and service risk assessment.
• Privacy Mark Certification Support Service Consulting service for obtaining and maintaining Privacy Mark certification including document creation, internal audits, and examination support.
• JNSA Information Security Understanding Check Premium Resold security awareness assessment platform that measures employee security knowledge levels and benchmarks results against industry peers (priced per user tier annually).
• Management Consulting Practice School (Kizuna-no-kai) Annual management consulting practice program for SME and mid-market owners, with group discounts for 2+ participants (¥360,000/year per person).
• Kizuna-no-kai Membership Community Members-only business community for Practice School graduates offering business matching, seminars, and networking events (¥98,000/year for 2 members).

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ organizations served with security diagnosis services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NEC Red Rockets (NECレッドロケッツ)minorOthers · 8 November 2023Sports team sponsorship partnership. RS Connect supports the NEC Red Rockets volleyball team as an official partner, engaging with fans and supporting the team alongside other partner companies.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for backup and security solutions. Acronis is referenced as a key technology partner within the cybersecurity business service offerings.
• NPO Japan Network Security Association (JNSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial reseller of JNSA's Security Awareness Check Premium service. RS Connect serves as a certified dealer for this security education and assessment platform.
• BSI Group Japan Inc. (BSIグループジャパン株式会社)minorOthersAccredited certification body for ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 audits. Conducts regular surveillance and recertification audits.
• JIPDEC (一般財団法人日本情報経済社会推進協会)minorOthersAccredited certification body for Privacy Mark program. Reviews and certifies personal information protection management systems.
• NISC (内阁サイバーセキュリティセンター)minorOthersRS-CIRT coordinates with NISC for cybersecurity information sharing and incident response coordination.
• NCA (情報処理推進機構)minorOthersRS-CIRT coordinates with NCA for cybersecurity threat intelligence and best practice sharing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Major Japanese IT and network services provider with a security services division (IIJ Security). Comparable in offering IT infrastructure plus managed security to enterprises and government, but at significantly larger scale.
• NS Solutions Corporation: Japanese IT services firm providing system integration, infrastructure, and security solutions to manufacturing, financial, and public sector clients. Comparable broad IT + security services portfolio targeting similar Japanese enterprise/government accounts.
• SCSK Corporation: Major Japanese IT services company (Sumitomo Corp subsidiary) offering system integration, IT infrastructure, and security services to enterprise and government. Comparable in integrated IT + security portfolio but at vastly larger scale.
• Trend Micro Incorporated: Japan-origin global cybersecurity company with deep presence in Japanese enterprise and government security market. Overlaps with RS Connect in security diagnosis, managed security, and incident response services, but at a global scale.

Regional players

• Broadleaf Co., Ltd. Japanese IT services and software company serving small-to-medium enterprises with IT management solutions. Comparable in serving the Japanese SME segment with IT and management software solutions, including subscription-based offerings.
• Digital Arts Inc. Japan-focused security software company providing web filtering, email security, and file encryption solutions. Comparable in serving Japanese enterprises and government with security products, though more product-software focused than RS Connect's services model.

Direct peers

• LAC Co., Ltd. Tokyo-headquartered Japanese cybersecurity firm providing security diagnosis, monitoring, and consulting to government and enterprise. Direct peer in vulnerability assessment and managed security services targeting the same Japanese public sector and large enterprise customer base.
• Soliton Systems K.K. Japanese security vendor offering security diagnostics, email security, and IT asset management products. Directly comparable in serving Japanese enterprise and government with security diagnosis and managed security solutions.
• NRI SecureTechnologies (subsidiary of NRI): Japanese cybersecurity consulting and managed services firm under Nomura Research Institute, providing security diagnosis, monitoring, and consulting. Direct peer in vulnerability assessment and security consulting for Japanese enterprises and government.

Emerging players

• F Secure (WithSecure): European-headquartered cybersecurity vendor offering managed security, vulnerability assessment, and CSIRT/incident response services. Comparable in security diagnosis and managed security services business model, though with global versus Japan-focused delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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