IIJ Launches "IFMS Cloud," a Cloud-based Firewall Service for Overseas Sites

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TOKYO – June 8, 2026 - Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (TSE Prime: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that it will begin offering IFMS Cloud, a cloud-based virtual firewall, on July 1 as a new option for its firewall management service for overseas business sites, IIJ Firewall Management Service (IFMS).
IFMS Cloud will provide a firewall as a fully managed cloud service (FWaaS), enabling enhanced security without requiring any changes to on-site hardware configurations. Furthermore, connecting to IIJ's closed network service IIJ Private Backbone Service (PBB) will enable seamless and secure connectivity between overseas and domestic sites. The service will be offered initially for sites in the Asian region and will gradually be expanded to other regions.

Background

With the growing adoption of security models like SSE and SASE (*1) , the use of cloud-based security functions has accelerated. For global corporations, however, firewall management at overseas sites comes with risks and burdens, including the difficulty of obtaining security professionals and setting up a security management framework.
In 2020, IIJ revised the specifications of its widely used IIJ Managed Firewall Service so that it could be deployed at the overseas offices of Japanese enterprises. In the modified service, IFMS, engineers at IIJ Group overseas subsidiaries provide comprehensive support, from firewall hardware setup to system operation and monitoring, maintenance, and recovery. Drawing on years of experience and expertise, IFMS Cloud is being offered as a cloud-based firewall fully managed service.

• (*1)SSE (Security Service Edge): The approach of forming collections of multiple security functions, such as SWG (Secure Web Gateway), ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), CASB/DLP (Cloud Access Security Broker/Data Loss Prevention), FWaaS, and RBI (Remote Browser Isolation), and providing them as a single security service.
  SASE (Secure Access Service Edge): Realizing secure access by integrating security into the network and centrally controlling and regulating access in the cloud.

Features of IFMS Cloud

Enables security hardening without imposing a burden on overseas sites

Security can be enhanced through the use of advanced cloud-based firewall functions, eliminating the need to install firewall hardware at overseas locations or alter the existing network configuration.

Enables use as an international WAN by connecting to IIJ Private Backbone Service (PBB)

By connecting to IIJ's PBB, customers can build an international WAN that securely connects overseas with domestic sites.

Reduces operational burden through fully managed service delivery

All management operations, including initial firewall setup, setting changes, monitoring, and trouble response, are performed by IIJ, eliminating the need for management at overseas sites.

Support framework

The IIJ Global Support Center in Malaysia will provide fully managed 24/7/365 support, including firewall monitoring and management as well as handling configuration changes and other service requests, in Japanese or English.

Reference prices

• Initial fees: From JPY294,000
• Monthly charges: From JPY115,000

• Note:The above are reference prices for Basic (10Mbps) service.

• (*)Prices shown do not include tax.

Typical usage

• See the following site for details of IIJ Firewall Management Service.
  https://www.iij.ad.jp/biz/ifmsc/ (Japanese only)

Looking ahead

IFMS Cloud will be enhanced with additional security capabilities, including CASB, and its availability will be expanded beyond Asia to Europe and the Americas. IIJ remains committed to supporting enterprises with overseas sites through ongoing security management.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results.

For inquiries, contact

IIJ Corporate Communications

• +81-3-5205-6310
• +81-3-5205-6377
• press@iij.ad.jp

• (*)All company, product, and service names used in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.