Keeper Security APAC Signs Distribution Agreement with Macnica

Keeper Security APAC has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Macnica, Inc. Under this agreement, Macnica will begin offering Keeper’s enterprise password management solution to customers in Japan.

As digital transformation accelerates, organisations are adopting an ever-expanding array of internal systems— from on-premise environments to cloud services and SaaS platforms. Most rely on ID and password authentication, creating growing risks of unauthorised access and data breaches caused by weak, reused, or stolen passwords. This diversification has made identity and access management increasingly complex, and traditional password practices can no longer keep pace. While Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions strengthen authentication, they often carry high implementation and operational costs, and cannot cover every internal system.

At the same time, information-stealing malware known as Infostealer has become a serious threat, targeting credentials stored locally or in browsers. In this environment, many organisations are shifting from individual password management to centralised, secure password management solutions—recognised as practical and effective cybersecurity measures.

“As cyber threats surrounding enterprises continue to grow in sophistication, proper management of authentication credentials has become a critical foundation of modern security strategies. Keeper, built on the principles of zero trust, delivers both robust security and operational simplicity. Through our partnership with Keeper, Macnica will leverage our decades of experience in cybersecurity, along with our sales and implementation expertise, to help Japanese organisations strengthen practical identity protection at every level,” said Yusuke Kobayashi, President of Macnica Networks Corp.

“As organisations modernise and expand their digital infrastructure, identity and privilege have become central to cybersecurity strategy,” said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security. “Keeper’s zero-trust platform unifies password, secrets, and privileged access management in a single, intuitive solution. By partnering with Macnica, we’re helping enterprises across Japan strengthen control over critical systems and data, improve visibility, and reduce the risk of credential compromise.”

“We are delighted to partner with Macnica to bring Keeper’s zero-trust and zero-knowledge password management solution to more organisations across Japan,” said Takanori Nishiyama, Senior Vice President, APAC Sales and Japan Country Manager, at Keeper Security. “As Japanese enterprises continue their digital transformation journeys, securing identities and access has never been more critical. Together with Macnica’s deep expertise in cybersecurity, and extensive market reach, we aim to help organisations of all sizes strengthen their defences against credential theft and data breaches while improving operational efficiency.”

Keeper’s enterprise password management platform addresses these challenges with a unified, zero-trust approach to identity security. It enables organisations to securely centralise credential storage, enforce strong password policies, automate access control, and reduce the risk of credential-based attacks – all while improving user experience and administrative efficiency.

Key Features of Keeper Platform Enhanced by Macnica

1. Unified password management across cloud and on-premises environments. Keeper provides centralised visibility and control over all credentials, including those used in web services and on-premises systems not covered by IDaaS. This unified management strengthens authentication, and visibility across complex, hybrid environments.

2. Strong password practices and reduced risk of credential theft. Keeper automatically generates, stores, and fills strong, unique passwords for each account, preventing weak or reused credentials and reducing the risk of unauthorised access or data leakage. Because credentials are securely stored in the encrypted Keeper Vault, never locally or in browsers, the risk of theft from Infostealer malware is minimised (Infostealer: Malware that infects devices through websites or email, and steals locally stored data, including credentials.)

3. Zero-knowledge security and protection from credential-stealing malware. Keeper’s zero-knowledge encryption ensures that only end users can decrypt stored information—Keeper itself cannot access user data. Since credentials are never stored in plaintext or on local devices, the risk of theft by information-stealing malware, such as Infostealer, is significantly reduced.

4. Enterprise-grade scalability and compliance readiness. Keeper integrates seamlessly with existing security tools, supporting SSO, multi-factor authentication, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. Organisations can deploy Keeper quickly, manage access policies centrally, and meet regulatory and audit requirements efficiently.

Macnica will offer Keeper as both a standalone solution, and as part of its comprehensive cybersecurity solution, integrated with technologies such as endpoint detection and response, and SaaS management platforms.