Marubeni : Investing in the Cyber Security Business for Operational Technology of Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing:Investment and Collaboration with CyberGym, Israel
December 20, 2022 at 09:47 pm EST
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Dec. 21, 2022
Marubeni Corporation
Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, "Marubeni") has signed an investment agreement with CyberGym, an Israeli company that develops cyber security solutions for OT* systems. Marubeni has also agreed to collaborate with CyberGym and CYBERGYM Japan which have been covering Japan and Asia in the field of OT security for critical infrastructure and manufacturing in Asian countries.
In various fields of business activities, information systems and the Internet are essential to the operation of companies, and at the same time, the need for cyber security measures has been increasing. Particularly, in critical infrastructure, such as power plants and the manufacturing industry, rapid automation and the spread of IoT have made it essential for plant facilities and factories to be connected to the Internet, increasingly exposing them to cyberattacks from outside the OT environment. As a result, the need for cyber security measures, including human resources capable of dealing with such cyberattacks, has become an urgent issue.
CyberGym was established in 2013 as an independent security division of Israel Electric Corporation (hereinafter, "IEC"), which is responsible for the generation and transmission of electricity throughout Israel. Since then, CyberGym has leveraged its experienced human resources and know-how to establish itself as a leading company in the field of cybersecurity with a particular strength in analyzing the latest cyberattacks and providing training services that teach participants how to deal with them in practice. CyberGym's clients include government agencies, critical infrastructure providers and operators-including its strategic partner, the IEC-financial institutions, and other companies.
Marubeni will develop the OT security sector in Asian countries, helping customers solve their cybersecurity challenges and achieve stable operation of critical infrastructure and manufacturing, and economic growth by leveraging the Marubeni Group's network of critical infrastructure and manufacturing companies, together with the services of CyberGym.
Training services, CyberGym
OT systems used for training, CyberGym
*OT (Operational Technology): control and operation technology and systems for the proper operation of equipment in factories, plants, buildings, etc.
About CyberGym:
Company:
CyberGym
Location:
Hadera, Israel
Founded:
2013
CEO:
Ofir Hason
Business:
Cyber security training, assessment, security solutions, etc.
Website:
https://www.cybergym.com/
About CyberGym Japan:
Company:
CyberGym Japan Co., Ltd.
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Founded:
2020
CEO:
Nobuhiko Ishihara
Business:
Cyber security training, assessment, security solutions, etc.
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Marubeni Corporation is a diversified group organized primarily around 12 business segments:
- sale of agricultural products and related services (47% of net sales): sale of agricultural inputs (crop protection products, fertilizers, seeds, etc.), precision farming services, formulation of crop protection products, export of cereals and oilseeds, etc.;
- sale of food products (17.6%);
- production and distribution of oil, gas, alternative energy and electricity (10.4%);
- production of chemicals and petrochemicals (6.4%);
- production of metals and mineral resources (4.9%);
- sale and financing of industrial and construction machinery and equipment (4.6%). The group also develops car sales and tire distribution activities;
- sales of consumer electronics (4.3%). In addition, the group develops real estate development and management activities;
- sale of forest products (2.3%): wood chips and biomass fuel, pulp and waste paper, paper, paperboard, hygiene products, building & construction materials and wood products;
- sale of apparel, accessories, textile and lifestyle products (1.1%);
- management and operation of aircraft and ships (1%);
- development of energy production units and industrial installations (0.3%);
- finance and leasing (0.1%): auto finance, aircraft leasing, aircraft engine leasing, leasing and renting of refrigerated trailers, commercial vehicles and commercial freight railcars, etc.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Japan (37.2%), the United States (42.5%)
Marubeni : Investing in the Cyber Security Business for Operational Technology of Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing:Investment and Collaboration with CyberGym, Israel