Leveraging Extensive Enterprise IT Experience to Drive AI SOC Growth and Partner Collaboration
Yagura Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenta Mukai; hereinafter "Yagura"), developer of an AI security platform, announces the appointment of Ichiro Nakagawa, former President and Representative Executive Officer of Cisco Systems G.K., as Senior Strategic Advisor.
With this appointment, Yagura will leverage Mr. Nakagawa's extensive experience and expertise in the enterprise and telecommunications IT sectors to drive its AI SOC growth strategy and partner collaborations, strengthening the business foundation that supports enterprise security operations.
Ichiro Nakagawa (Photo source: Zero-One Inc. Official Website)
Background of the Appointment
Yagura leverages generative AI for cyber defense to create environments where companies can securely maintain business continuity. Through "Yagura AI SOC," we assist with the investigation, analysis, and response decisions of security alerts, reducing the operational burden on security personnel.
Delivering AI-driven security operations to more enterprises requires not only technological development but also a support structure tailored to each company's IT environment and operational framework. Yagura views collaboration with system integrators and partners supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and operations as key to business growth.
Mr. Nakagawa has held key leadership positions at IBM Japan, Hewlett-Packard Japan, and Cisco Systems, steering management and growth strategies in the enterprise IT sector. To apply his experience and insights to our business expansion, we have welcomed him as Senior Strategic Advisor.
Profile of Ichiro Nakagawa
Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Law in 1985 and joined IBM Japan. Served as Director of Software Business at IBM Japan and Managing Executive Officer at Hewlett-Packard Japan. Joined Cisco Systems in 2014, overseeing the Enterprise and Service Provider businesses. Served as President and Representative Executive Officer of Cisco Systems G.K. from 2021 to 2023.
Current Roles
Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company
Chairman, Pure Storage Japan K.K.
External Director, NTT DOCOMO, INC.
President & Representative Director, Zero-One Inc.
Director, Nakagawa Shigakujuku
About Yagura Inc.
Yagura is a developer and provider of generative AI-powered security platforms. We support corporate cybersecurity defenses through "Yagura AI SOC" and security training services.
Company Name: Yagura Inc.
Representative: Kenta Mukai, Representative Director
Headquarters: 4F Otemachi First Square East Tower, 1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://yagurasec.com
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