Material issue 2Provide safe and robust Internet services that support social infrastructure

Basic approach

Since the company's founding, IIJ has been anticipating society's needs, developing innovative technologies, and creating a range of Internet-related network services. Under our management philosophy of "Contributing to optimizing a networked society by developing and offering reliable, high-value-added IT services to support social infrastructure," we capitalize on our growing expertise to implement the cycle of continuous development, operation, and validation.

Internet is crucial social infrastructure that supports people's daily lives and business activities. Our mission is to continue providing secure and stable Internet services. As the foundation of those services, we believe that building and operating a robust backbone network that cannot be disrupted even in unpredictable circumstances, such as a natural disaster or an accident, will also drive an increase in our value.

Furthermore, there are various security and privacy protection issues that have accompanied the Internet's rapid growth. IIJ continues to contribute to the improvement of the ability to handle cyberattacks that threaten people's lives by providing security services and developing security personnel. In addition, many countries are making progress in the promotion of personal data and privacy protection, including the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In line with these worldwide trends, IIJ will continuously develop and provide services in response to the development of frameworks and standardization of mutual distribution of personal data linked to economic partnership agreements in each country and region.