Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare have teamed up to strengthen mobile security in Japan.
Takeaway points
- Through the new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partnership, Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare will support Japanese corporate clients’ security measures.
- Companies of any size across Japan can add Cloudflare cybersecurity to their existing services from Rakuten Mobile.
Mobile Security in Japan
Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s newest and most modern mobile network, on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Cloudflare, Inc., the leading connectivity cloud company, to deliver Zero Trust as a managed service to its corporate clients. Through the new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partnership, Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare will support Japanese corporate clients’ security measures and increase safe, seamless digital transformations.
Starting today, Rakuten Mobile will offer Cloudflare’s Zero Trust and Network Services as a managed service, protecting corporate devices and data in remote work and cloud environments, providing them with a one-stop solution from implementation to operation, the firm said.
Kazuhiro Suzuki, Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, said, “Rakuten Mobile is thrilled to partner with Cloudflare to offer enhanced security services to our corporate clients in Japan. By combining Cloudflare’s solutions with our comprehensive network services and support, we will empower our clients’ digital transformation with a one-stop solution for network and security. Through this initiative, we aim to deliver a secure and reliable infrastructure environment for our corporate clients.”
Tom Evans, Chief Partner Officer of Cloudflare, remarked, “We believe Cloudflare is the only company offering a broad range of network security and SASE services through a unified platform built on our own infrastructure, delivering the most comprehensive set of managed solutions. Service providers like Rakuten Mobile are fundamental to extending critical security protections and we are thrilled to be partnering to protect businesses in Japan. As demand for managed security services grows, Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud platform is set to enable partners to deliver cost-effective, scalable cybersecurity. By combining Cloudflare’s global infrastructure and operational efficiencies with Rakuten Mobile’s regional expertise, we’re empowering businesses of all sizes in Japan to strengthen their security posture while controlling costs.”
The Benefit of the Partnership
According to the report, companies of any size across Japan can add Cloudflare cybersecurity to their existing services from Rakuten Mobile without needing in-house security expertise.
Through this partnership, Rakuten Mobile is enabled as an Authorized Managed Security Service Provider to provision and operate Cloudflare Zero Trust and Network Security services in a fully managed environment, Rakuten added.
About Cloudflare
Cloudflare, Inc. is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees, applications, and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured, unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools, so any organization can gain the control they need to work, develop, and accelerate their business.
Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks, Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations—from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits, humanitarian groups, and governments across the globe.
About Rakuten Mobile
Rakuten Mobile, Inc. is a Rakuten Group company responsible for mobile communications, centered on its mobile network operator (MNO) business. Through continuous innovation and the deployment of advanced technology, Rakuten Mobile aims to redefine expectations in the mobile communications industry in order to provide appealing and convenient services for diverse customer needs.
