NEC Adds New Functions for Configuration and Settings Management to 'NEC Supply Chain Security Management for Network'

NEC has launched a new version of its 'NEC Supply Chain Security Management for Network', a tool designed to ensure the authenticity of network devices and visualize security information. The new version adds features that consider individual device configurations and settings management, contributing to more sophisticated operations and reduced administrative burden.

The product is available in service and software versions, with the new version being rolled out first through the service version.

[Background] In recent years, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated and diversified, targeting the entire supply chain, including national security and critical infrastructure. Consequently, organizations are required to strengthen governance for security measures and engage in continuous efforts against advanced threats.

Meanwhile, in network operations, the need to handle different configurations and vast amounts of information for each device has led to challenges such as difficult decision-making, operational dependency on specific individuals, and increased workload. Against this backdrop, there is a growing demand for systems that support standardization of judgment and management in addition to operational efficiency.

[Key Features of New Functions] 1. Generative AI-powered Vulnerability Response Support Previously, this product matched managed devices with vulnerability information, presented priorities based on the SSVC framework, and narrowed down the number of vulnerabilities to address. The new generative AI information presentation feature provides information on whether to address vulnerabilities and reference data based on the specific configuration (config information) of the network device in operation. By utilizing this new AI-driven feature, users can suppress the number of actions required while reducing the burden of grasping information needed for response considerations.

2. Unified Asset Information Management With the expansion of the asset management function, users can centrally manage information and maintenance history not only for network devices but also for auxiliary assets such as SFP modules and power cables. This function prevents the loss of asset information and improves management accuracy by making it easier to grasp the assets under management. Through these new functions, it becomes possible to aggregate accurate information, which is a prerequisite for secure operation. This reduces the burden of judgment that often depends on the experience of staff, suppresses operational dependency, and minimizes variations in judgment. By reducing the information to be checked and steps required for response, users can maintain high security standards while reducing management workload.

[Pricing, Availability, and Sales Goals] Product Name: NEC Supply Chain Security Management for Network Price (excl. tax): Service version from 3.5 million yen/year (*For 100 managed devices. Individual quotes required.) Availability: Unified asset management (June 4, 2026), Generative AI-powered features (Scheduled for July 2026) Sales Target: 30,000 managed network devices over the next 5 years.

NEC will exhibit this product at 'Interop Tokyo 2026'.