Hitachi Solutions and Radware, a global leader in cybersecurity and application delivery solutions, have announced the launch of Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Service in Japan. The cloud-based offering delivers advanced application and DDoS protection, leveraging AI to automatically detect and mitigate sophisticated threats, including burst attacks and HTTPS flood attacks.

The introduction of this service follows a surge in disruptive DDoS attacks across Japan since late 2024, prompting government alerts and increased demand for real-time, automated cyber defense. Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Service provides a proactive shield against zero-day web DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs—attacks that are notoriously difficult to detect using traditional methods.

AI-driven algorithms generate defense signatures within seconds, automatically adjusting thresholds to distinguish legitimate from malicious traffic. This reduces operational workload while helping businesses maintain service continuity and prevent costly outages.

Key Features of Radware Cloud Application Protection Service

  • Protection against multiple DDoS vectors, including network, volumetric, encrypted traffic, web application, and zero-day attacks.
  • AI-powered detection with signature generation in seconds to rapidly block emerging threats.
  • Automated threshold tuning and policy optimization to reduce manual intervention.
  • Regular policy review support from Radware to decrease operational overhead.
  • Global mitigation via 24 cloud security centers to absorb attacks close to their origin, improving latency and load distribution.

“The cybersecurity landscape across Japan is reaching a critical inflection point,” said Yaniv Hoffman, Vice President Sales, APAC at Radware. “With digital transformation accelerating, organizations are facing more frequent and more sophisticated attacks targeting applications, APIs, and data. Businesses need proactive, AI-driven defenses tailored to this region’s challenges. We are proud to partner with Hitachi to help protect enterprises and their users.”

To complement the new service, Hitachi Solutions will provide end-to-end support through its Cyber Resilience Solutions portfolio, including white-hat consulting, incident response, and ongoing security operations. The company will also promote Radware’s hardware-based DDoS protection platforms, DefensePro® X, strengthening defenses from prevention to recovery.

Background

Radware’s 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report shows a 550% increase in DDoS attacks since 2023, with threats becoming more diverse, stealthy, and application-focused. In Japan, late-2024 attacks caused major disruptions—including transportation outages—highlighting the urgent need for robust cyber resilience strategies.

By launching the Cloud Application Protection Service, Hitachi Solutions aims to help organizations strengthen cyber business continuity, improve real-time detection and automated response, and meet the rising challenges of modern cyber threats.

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