SHIFT Awarded Cabinet Secretariat Research Project
Related to 2026 ISMAP Control Standards Revision

SHIFT Inc. (“SHIFT,” headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Masaru Tange, CEO and Representative Director), a company driving business transformation through quality, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded by the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan, which supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet of Japan, to undertake the research project titled “Formulation of Guidelines and Revision of Related Regulations Accompanying the 2026 Revision of ISMAP Control Standards.” The project commenced on June 18, 2026.

< Project Background >
The Information System Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP)—Japan’s government cloud security assessment and authorization framework—is scheduled to revise its control standards in May 2027. This revision aims to align with the latest international security standards and enhance operational functionality. To ensure seamless adoption across cloud service providers, auditing bodies, and assessment authorities, the timely formulation of practical guidelines and updated regulations is urgently required.

Preparing for this revision entails extensive task coordination and multi-stakeholder alignment, demanding deep domain expertise in cybersecurity, compliance standards, and strong execution capabilities. SHIFT was awarded this contract in recognition of its deep technical expertise in security evaluation, practical operational design capabilities grounded in real-world operations, and proven PMO capabilities in driving large-scale initiatives.

< Project Overview >
Under this initiative, SHIFT will lead the structuring, analysis, and resolution of key operational tasks and policy discussion points required to establish new guidelines and revise related regulations. The project will run for six months, from June 18, 2026, to December 18, 2026. Through this project, SHIFT is committed to supporting the continued enhancement and effective operation of the ISMAP program.