The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") is one of Japan’s largest public research institutions, conducting research and development in science and technology to contribute to economic and social progress. Our mission is to continuously create innovations that address social challenges and strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness.
To fulfill this mission, AIST must properly manage the information it creates and ensure the secure communication of research results and related data.
However, recent advances in information technology have brought not only greater convenience but also increased threats such as unauthorized access, falsification, destruction, and data leaks. Vulnerabilities in information security can lead to the leakage of technical information or personal data of staff, and may even result in leaks involving other organizations, causing serious harm to public trust.
AIST recognizes that the proper management and protection of information assets—and ensuring their safety and reliability—is a responsibility to society. Based on the Common Standards for Information Security Measures for Government Agencies and Related Agencies and related guidelines issued by the Cabinet, AIST will continuously implement comprehensive and systematic information security measures as follows.
Policy
- All AIST executives/employees shall recognize information they handle as crucial assets to AIST, and each and every individual shall strive to ensure information security based on their awareness and sense of responsibility.
- AIST shall establish information security management structures necessary to ensure information security.
- AIST shall implement comprehensive measures to protect information from risks such as falsification, leakage, and destruction.
- AIST shall implement comprehensive measures to protect information from risks such as falsification, leakage, and destruction.
- AIST shall provide education and training on information security measures on a regular basis to improve all executives/employees’ knowledge on information security.
April 1, 2025
Chief Information Security Officer