TOKYO — Japanese telecom company KDDI and IT group NEC plan to start a joint cybersecurity business as soon as this year, Nikkei has learned, eyeing demand for protecting crucial infrastructure and supply chains.
Japan’s cybersecurity field is dominated by the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) group, which provides a nearly full range of services. Rival KDDI hopes to find a path to growth overseas by partnering with NEC.
