{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"161888","rtpr_id":"nPn82M60Va-20261006","ticker":"6501","exchange":"TSE Tokyo","all_tickers":["6501"],"title":"Hitachi Vantara Earns Common Criteria Certification for VSP One Block, Providing Enhanced Data Resilience for Regulated Enterprises","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-06T12:47:00.033Z","article_body":"Hitachi Vantara Earns Common Criteria Certification for VSP One Block, Providing Enhanced Data Resilience for Regulated Enterprises\nPR Newswire\n\nSANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026\n\n * Certification helps government agencies and organizations in highly regulated\nindustries meet stringent security requirements and reduce risk during\ncompliance assessments\n * Milestone highlights Hitachi Vantara's broader cyber resilience solutions,\nanchored in resilient data infrastructure and supported by advanced data\nprotection, detection and recovery capabilities\n * Hitachi Vantara's data resilience approach aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity\nFramework 2.0, while VSP One Block is backed by a 100% Data Availability\nGuarantee, with qualifying systems also covered by a Cyber Resilience\nGuarantee that provides a 100% clean recovery point following a cyberattack.\nSANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data\nstorage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.\n(TSE: 6501), today announced that its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One)\nBlock platform has achieved Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) certification,\nproviding independent, internationally recognized validation of critical\nsecurity capabilities, including cryptographic support, identification and\nauthentication, security management and trusted communications. The\ncertification gives government agencies and organizations in highly regulated\nindustries additional assurance that VSP One Block has been independently\nevaluated against comprehensive security requirements as they assess\ninfrastructure supporting sensitive and mission-critical data.\n\nClick here to learn more about Hitachi Vantara's cyber resiliency solutions:\nhttps://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/data-protection-cyber-resiliency\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=302280050&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-protection-cyber-resiliency&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-protection-cyber-resiliency)\n\nA resilient data foundation is increasingly critical to help organizations\nmaintain business continuity, manage cyber and regulatory risk and prepare\ndata for AI. Rapid AI adoption, evolving data sovereignty requirements and a\ngrowing regulatory landscape are raising the stakes for how organizations\ngovern and protect critical data, increasing scrutiny of the vendors and\ninfrastructure they rely on. According to recent industry research\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1696844170&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbarc.com%2Fnews%2Fdata-sovereignty-2026-survey%2F&a=recent+industry+research)\n, only 38% of organizations have established sovereignty governance and 46%\nhave established technical architecture, while 43% cite technical hurdles as a\nkey obstacle, up from 26% in 2025. For organizations responsible for critical\nor regulated data, independent validation can provide objective evidence that\ntechnology has been evaluated against established requirements, helping\nsupport vendor assessments, procurement processes and broader risk management\nefforts.\n\nCommon Criteria is an international standard for evaluating the security\ncapabilities of information technology products against defined requirements.\nThe certified VSP One Block systems were evaluated against the collaborative\nProtection Profile for Network Devices (NDcPP) Version 3.0e, which includes\nrequirements for security auditing, cryptographic support, identification and\nauthentication, security management and trusted communications. The\ncertification was issued under the Japan IT Security Evaluation and\nCertification Scheme (JISEC),\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1152582858&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipa.go.jp%2Fen%2Fsecurity%2Fjisec%2Fsoftware%2Fcertified-cert%2Fc0870_it5939.html&a=Japan+IT+Security+Evaluation+and+Certification+Scheme+(JISEC)%2C)\nadministered by the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan,\nfollowing evaluation by ECSEC Laboratory Inc. JISEC is a Certificate\nAuthorizing Scheme under the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=750998312&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commoncriteriaportal.org%2Fccra%2Findex.cfm&a=Common+Criteria+Recognition+Arrangement+(CCRA))\n, which provides for mutual recognition of Common Criteria certificates among\nparticipating nations.\n\n\"Organizations are under immense pressure to demonstrate that the technology\nsupporting their most critical data has been proven to meet rigorous security\nstandards,\" said Octavian Tanase, chief product officer, Hitachi Vantara.\n\"Common Criteria provides independent validation of the critical security\ncapabilities of VSP One Block, and it is another proof point in the broader\ndata and cyber resilience solutions we have built across the VSP One\nportfolio, helping customers protect critical information, reduce risk and\nstrengthen organizational resilience across operational, financial and\ngovernance priorities.\"\n\nFrom Security Validation to Outcome-Backed Cyber Resilience\nThe certification reaffirms Hitachi Vantara's broader commitment to delivering\ntrusted cyber resilience solutions. Hitachi Vantara takes a layered approach\nto data security and resilience, combining independent validation with\ntechnologies and services designed to mitigate cyber and regulatory risk and\nenable rapid, clean recovery following a cyberattack.\n\nKey elements of this approach include:\n\n * Alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks: Hitachi Vantara's approach\nto data resilience aligns with the\nNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2980767478&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nist.gov%2Fcyberframework&a=NIST+Cybersecurity+Framework+2.0)\n\n, including capabilities to protect hardware, software, networks and data;\nidentify weaknesses; detect intrusions and malware; respond to attacks; and\nsupport rapid, clean data recovery at scale. This includes risk-optimized data\nresilience zones that organize critical data based on business risk and\nregulatory needs, helping organizations strengthen governance and compliance.\n * Independent security validation: Hitachi Vantara has previously achieved\nalignment with the\nU.S. government's Secure Software Development Framework\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1119953085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fgl250401&a=U.S.+government%27s+Secure+Software+Development+Framework)\n\n(SSDF), as outlined by NIST. The SSDF alignment was independently validated\nthrough a third-party attestation process and confirmed by the Cybersecurity\nand Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Hitachi Vantara is also a CISA\nSecure by Design pledge signatory, reinforcing its commitment to building\nsecurity into products from the outset.\n * Layered data protection and threat detection: VSP One Block combines immutable\ndata protection with Ransomware Detection powered by CyberSense(®), which\nprovides 99.99% accurate ransomware data corruption detection and clean\nsnapshot identification. Together, these capabilities help organizations\ndetect suspicious activity, protect critical information and identify clean\ndata for recovery.\n * Outcome-backed resilience andrecovery: Hitachi Vantara backs VSP One with a\n100% Data Availability Guarantee, while qualifying VSP One Block systems are\ncovered by a\nCyber Resilience Guarantee\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=259798056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ffeatured%2Fcyber-resilience-guarantee&a=Cyber+Resilience+Guarantee)\n\nthat provides a 100% clean recovery point following a cyberattack. This\ndefense-in-depth approach helps reduce the operational and business impact of\ndisruption.\n\"Government organizations need confidence that the infrastructure supporting\ncritical missions has been evaluated against recognized security\nrequirements,\" said Mark Serway, president and CEO of Hitachi Federal.\n\"Independent certifications such as Common Criteria provide another important\nsource of assurance during technology evaluation, while Hitachi Vantara's\nbroader cyber resilience capabilities help agencies protect access to critical\ndata and maintain continuity when disruptions occur.\"\n\nThe VSP One Block certification, JISEC-C0870, was granted June 19, 2026, under\nCommon Criteria Version 3.1 Release 5 and the collaborative Protection Profile\nfor Network Devices Version 3.0e. The certification applies to VSP One B20 and\nis valid through June 19, 2031.\n\nFor more information about Hitachi Vantara's approach to security, privacy and\ncompliance, please visit: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/trust-center\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3798383757&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ftrust-center&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ftrust-center)\n.\n\nAdditional Resources\n\n * Press Release:\nHitachi Vantara Advances Cyber Resilience for Federal Agencies by Meeting\nSecure Software Development Framework Standards\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3070261674&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fgl250401&a=Hitachi+Vantara+Advances+Cyber+Resilience+for+Federal+Agencies+by+Meeting+Secure+Software+Development+Framework+Standards)\n * Blog:\nBoost Cyber Resilience with Superhero Powers (and Hitachi VSP One)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1955098298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fboost-cyber-resilience-superhero-powers-and-vsp-one&a=Boost+Cyber+Resilience+with+Superhero+Powers+(and+Hitachi+VSP+One))\n * Solution Profile:\nAchieve Cyber Resilience with a Risk-Optimized Data Foundation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=235670353&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fhvac%2Fpdfs%2Fsolution-profile%2Fcyber-resilience-solution-profile.pdf&a=Achieve+Cyber+Resilience+with+a+Risk-Optimized+Data+Foundation)\n * https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/video/hitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2095402256&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fvideo%2Fhitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fvideo%2Fhitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience)\n\nWebinar:\nCyber Resilience in the Age of Ransomware\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2411207654&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fcompany%2Fevents-and-webinars%2Fepisode-2-cyber-resilience-in-the-age-of-ransomware&a=Cyber+Resilience+in+the+Age+of+Ransomware)\n * Webinar:\nResilient by Design: How Hitachi Vantara, VM2020, and Index Engines Deliver\nFaster, Validated Ransomware Recovery\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=888602293&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brighttalk.com%2Fwebcast%2F12821%2F669090&a=Resilient+by+Design%3A+How+Hitachi+Vantara%2C+VM2020%2C+and+Index+Engines+Deliver+Faster%2C+Validated+Ransomware+Recovery)\n * Blog:\nHow Pakistan's Financial Backbone Is Using AI to Strengthen Resilience\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=961084543&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fhow-pakistans-financial-backbone-is-using-ai-to-strengthen-resilience&a=How+Pakistan%27s+Financial+Backbone+Is+Using+AI+to+Strengthen+Resilience)\nConnect with Hitachi Vantara\n\n * LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=4020904017&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fhitachi-vantara%2Fposts%2F%3FfeedView%3Dall&a=LinkedIn)\n * X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3670925582&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FHitachiVantara&a=X)\n * Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=461786796&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHitachiVantara&a=Facebook)\n * Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3394268437&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhitachivantara%2F&a=Instagram)\nAbout Hitachi Vantara\nHitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned\nsubsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the\nworld's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure\nsystems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers\nbuild the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit\nwww.hitachivantara.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3787424338&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2F&a=www.hitachivantara.com)\n.\n\nAbout Hitachi Federal\nHitachi Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric digital solutions for\nthe U.S. federal government. The company strengthens the mission critical\ninfrastructure and operations of the United States through data center\nmodernization, AI acceleration, data management, hybrid cloud enablement, and\ncyber resiliency. Powered by Hitachi's engineering and technology leadership,\nHitachi Federal helps federal agencies modernize how they operate and deliver\non their mission. 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All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn82M60Va-20261006","title":"Hitachi Vantara Earns Common Criteria Certification for VSP One Block, Providing Enhanced Data Resilience for Regulated Enterprises","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"6501","created":"2026-10-06T12:47:00.033Z","tickers":["6501"],"exchange":"TSE Tokyo","article_body":"Hitachi Vantara Earns Common Criteria Certification for VSP One Block, Providing Enhanced Data Resilience for Regulated Enterprises\nPR Newswire\n\nSANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026\n\n * Certification helps government agencies and organizations in highly regulated\nindustries meet stringent security requirements and reduce risk during\ncompliance assessments\n * Milestone highlights Hitachi Vantara's broader cyber resilience solutions,\nanchored in resilient data infrastructure and supported by advanced data\nprotection, detection and recovery capabilities\n * Hitachi Vantara's data resilience approach aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity\nFramework 2.0, while VSP One Block is backed by a 100% Data Availability\nGuarantee, with qualifying systems also covered by a Cyber Resilience\nGuarantee that provides a 100% clean recovery point following a cyberattack.\nSANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data\nstorage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.\n(TSE: 6501), today announced that its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One)\nBlock platform has achieved Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) certification,\nproviding independent, internationally recognized validation of critical\nsecurity capabilities, including cryptographic support, identification and\nauthentication, security management and trusted communications. The\ncertification gives government agencies and organizations in highly regulated\nindustries additional assurance that VSP One Block has been independently\nevaluated against comprehensive security requirements as they assess\ninfrastructure supporting sensitive and mission-critical data.\n\nClick here to learn more about Hitachi Vantara's cyber resiliency solutions:\nhttps://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/data-protection-cyber-resiliency\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=302280050&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-protection-cyber-resiliency&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-protection-cyber-resiliency)\n\nA resilient data foundation is increasingly critical to help organizations\nmaintain business continuity, manage cyber and regulatory risk and prepare\ndata for AI. Rapid AI adoption, evolving data sovereignty requirements and a\ngrowing regulatory landscape are raising the stakes for how organizations\ngovern and protect critical data, increasing scrutiny of the vendors and\ninfrastructure they rely on. According to recent industry research\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1696844170&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbarc.com%2Fnews%2Fdata-sovereignty-2026-survey%2F&a=recent+industry+research)\n, only 38% of organizations have established sovereignty governance and 46%\nhave established technical architecture, while 43% cite technical hurdles as a\nkey obstacle, up from 26% in 2025. For organizations responsible for critical\nor regulated data, independent validation can provide objective evidence that\ntechnology has been evaluated against established requirements, helping\nsupport vendor assessments, procurement processes and broader risk management\nefforts.\n\nCommon Criteria is an international standard for evaluating the security\ncapabilities of information technology products against defined requirements.\nThe certified VSP One Block systems were evaluated against the collaborative\nProtection Profile for Network Devices (NDcPP) Version 3.0e, which includes\nrequirements for security auditing, cryptographic support, identification and\nauthentication, security management and trusted communications. The\ncertification was issued under the Japan IT Security Evaluation and\nCertification Scheme (JISEC),\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1152582858&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipa.go.jp%2Fen%2Fsecurity%2Fjisec%2Fsoftware%2Fcertified-cert%2Fc0870_it5939.html&a=Japan+IT+Security+Evaluation+and+Certification+Scheme+(JISEC)%2C)\nadministered by the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan,\nfollowing evaluation by ECSEC Laboratory Inc. JISEC is a Certificate\nAuthorizing Scheme under the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=750998312&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commoncriteriaportal.org%2Fccra%2Findex.cfm&a=Common+Criteria+Recognition+Arrangement+(CCRA))\n, which provides for mutual recognition of Common Criteria certificates among\nparticipating nations.\n\n\"Organizations are under immense pressure to demonstrate that the technology\nsupporting their most critical data has been proven to meet rigorous security\nstandards,\" said Octavian Tanase, chief product officer, Hitachi Vantara.\n\"Common Criteria provides independent validation of the critical security\ncapabilities of VSP One Block, and it is another proof point in the broader\ndata and cyber resilience solutions we have built across the VSP One\nportfolio, helping customers protect critical information, reduce risk and\nstrengthen organizational resilience across operational, financial and\ngovernance priorities.\"\n\nFrom Security Validation to Outcome-Backed Cyber Resilience\nThe certification reaffirms Hitachi Vantara's broader commitment to delivering\ntrusted cyber resilience solutions. Hitachi Vantara takes a layered approach\nto data security and resilience, combining independent validation with\ntechnologies and services designed to mitigate cyber and regulatory risk and\nenable rapid, clean recovery following a cyberattack.\n\nKey elements of this approach include:\n\n * Alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks: Hitachi Vantara's approach\nto data resilience aligns with the\nNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2980767478&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nist.gov%2Fcyberframework&a=NIST+Cybersecurity+Framework+2.0)\n\n, including capabilities to protect hardware, software, networks and data;\nidentify weaknesses; detect intrusions and malware; respond to attacks; and\nsupport rapid, clean data recovery at scale. This includes risk-optimized data\nresilience zones that organize critical data based on business risk and\nregulatory needs, helping organizations strengthen governance and compliance.\n * Independent security validation: Hitachi Vantara has previously achieved\nalignment with the\nU.S. government's Secure Software Development Framework\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1119953085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fgl250401&a=U.S.+government%27s+Secure+Software+Development+Framework)\n\n(SSDF), as outlined by NIST. The SSDF alignment was independently validated\nthrough a third-party attestation process and confirmed by the Cybersecurity\nand Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Hitachi Vantara is also a CISA\nSecure by Design pledge signatory, reinforcing its commitment to building\nsecurity into products from the outset.\n * Layered data protection and threat detection: VSP One Block combines immutable\ndata protection with Ransomware Detection powered by CyberSense(®), which\nprovides 99.99% accurate ransomware data corruption detection and clean\nsnapshot identification. Together, these capabilities help organizations\ndetect suspicious activity, protect critical information and identify clean\ndata for recovery.\n * Outcome-backed resilience andrecovery: Hitachi Vantara backs VSP One with a\n100% Data Availability Guarantee, while qualifying VSP One Block systems are\ncovered by a\nCyber Resilience Guarantee\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=259798056&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ffeatured%2Fcyber-resilience-guarantee&a=Cyber+Resilience+Guarantee)\n\nthat provides a 100% clean recovery point following a cyberattack. This\ndefense-in-depth approach helps reduce the operational and business impact of\ndisruption.\n\"Government organizations need confidence that the infrastructure supporting\ncritical missions has been evaluated against recognized security\nrequirements,\" said Mark Serway, president and CEO of Hitachi Federal.\n\"Independent certifications such as Common Criteria provide another important\nsource of assurance during technology evaluation, while Hitachi Vantara's\nbroader cyber resilience capabilities help agencies protect access to critical\ndata and maintain continuity when disruptions occur.\"\n\nThe VSP One Block certification, JISEC-C0870, was granted June 19, 2026, under\nCommon Criteria Version 3.1 Release 5 and the collaborative Protection Profile\nfor Network Devices Version 3.0e. The certification applies to VSP One B20 and\nis valid through June 19, 2031.\n\nFor more information about Hitachi Vantara's approach to security, privacy and\ncompliance, please visit: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/trust-center\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3798383757&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ftrust-center&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Ftrust-center)\n.\n\nAdditional Resources\n\n * Press Release:\nHitachi Vantara Advances Cyber Resilience for Federal Agencies by Meeting\nSecure Software Development Framework Standards\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3070261674&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fgl250401&a=Hitachi+Vantara+Advances+Cyber+Resilience+for+Federal+Agencies+by+Meeting+Secure+Software+Development+Framework+Standards)\n * Blog:\nBoost Cyber Resilience with Superhero Powers (and Hitachi VSP One)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=1955098298&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fboost-cyber-resilience-superhero-powers-and-vsp-one&a=Boost+Cyber+Resilience+with+Superhero+Powers+(and+Hitachi+VSP+One))\n * Solution Profile:\nAchieve Cyber Resilience with a Risk-Optimized Data Foundation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=235670353&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fhvac%2Fpdfs%2Fsolution-profile%2Fcyber-resilience-solution-profile.pdf&a=Achieve+Cyber+Resilience+with+a+Risk-Optimized+Data+Foundation)\n * https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/video/hitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2095402256&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fvideo%2Fhitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fvideo%2Fhitachi-s-unmatched-7-layer-blueprint-for-data-resilience)\n\nWebinar:\nCyber Resilience in the Age of Ransomware\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=2411207654&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fcompany%2Fevents-and-webinars%2Fepisode-2-cyber-resilience-in-the-age-of-ransomware&a=Cyber+Resilience+in+the+Age+of+Ransomware)\n * Webinar:\nResilient by Design: How Hitachi Vantara, VM2020, and Index Engines Deliver\nFaster, Validated Ransomware Recovery\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=888602293&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brighttalk.com%2Fwebcast%2F12821%2F669090&a=Resilient+by+Design%3A+How+Hitachi+Vantara%2C+VM2020%2C+and+Index+Engines+Deliver+Faster%2C+Validated+Ransomware+Recovery)\n * Blog:\nHow Pakistan's Financial Backbone Is Using AI to Strengthen Resilience\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=961084543&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fhow-pakistans-financial-backbone-is-using-ai-to-strengthen-resilience&a=How+Pakistan%27s+Financial+Backbone+Is+Using+AI+to+Strengthen+Resilience)\nConnect with Hitachi Vantara\n\n * LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=4020904017&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fhitachi-vantara%2Fposts%2F%3FfeedView%3Dall&a=LinkedIn)\n * X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3670925582&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FHitachiVantara&a=X)\n * Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=461786796&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHitachiVantara&a=Facebook)\n * Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3394268437&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhitachivantara%2F&a=Instagram)\nAbout Hitachi Vantara\nHitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned\nsubsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the\nworld's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure\nsystems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers\nbuild the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit\nwww.hitachivantara.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=3787424338&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachivantara.com%2F&a=www.hitachivantara.com)\n.\n\nAbout Hitachi Federal\nHitachi Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric digital solutions for\nthe U.S. federal government. The company strengthens the mission critical\ninfrastructure and operations of the United States through data center\nmodernization, AI acceleration, data management, hybrid cloud enablement, and\ncyber resiliency. Powered by Hitachi's engineering and technology leadership,\nHitachi Federal helps federal agencies modernize how they operate and deliver\non their mission. Hitachi Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi\nDigital, LLC. Visit us at hitachifederal.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=4018353378&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhitachifederal.com%2F&a=hitachifederal.com)\n.\n\nAbout Hitachi, Ltd.\nThrough its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT\n(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in\ncontinuously transforming social infrastructure through digital,\ncontributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and\neconomic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors\n– Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective\nIndustries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth\nareas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data,\ntechnology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges.\nRevenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with\n606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide.\nVisit us at www.hitachi.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789036-1&h=4013805445&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitachi.com%2F&a=www.hitachi.com)\n.\n\nHITACHI is a trademark or registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. 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