initialpoint.co.jp

What It Is

Initialpoint（イニシャル・ポイント株式会社） is a Japanese security authentication vendor founded in 2020, with JinCreek as its core product. It is not positioned as a general-purpose internet VPN. Instead, it provides stronger identity verification and access control for remote work through a SIM-based closed network that “does not go through the internet,” as well as quarantine-style multi-factor authentication placed in front of a VPN.

Core Capabilities

Based on the disclosed information, JinCreek focuses on verifying the user’s identity before remote access is granted. Authentication factors include SIM authentication, device authentication, and biometric authentication, with quarantine checks performed before connecting to a corporate LAN or VPN. The VPN+ offering adds multi-factor authentication and dual-system VPN architecture in front of an existing VPN, upgrading a traditional VPN into a stronger access method. Deployment appears flexible: it can be combined with a SIM closed network, cloud-based VPN authentication, existing PCs, external communication devices, and current internal government networks. The Ashiya City case study also mentions capabilities such as distinguishing between internal and external networks, automatic switching, and blocking external environments before Windows login.

Pricing and Service

The official website does not publish plans, unit pricing, SLA terms, or payment methods. It only provides an inquiry form and promises a response by email or phone within 3 business days. The materials describe the mechanism as “simple and affordable” for small and midsize businesses, but without verifiable pricing, procurement still requires a quotation and solution assessment.

Pros and Cons

Its main strength is that the security design is well aligned with high-confidentiality scenarios such as government agencies, local governments, police, and healthcare, and it already has case studies ranging from hundreds to more than thousands of users. It can also strengthen authentication on top of existing PCs and VPN infrastructure, potentially reducing the cost of completely rebuilding the network. The drawbacks are limited disclosure around compliance certifications, log auditing, alerts, admin consoles, and API integrations. For scenarios that rely on a SIM closed network or VPN transformation, the upfront implementation complexity may also be higher than that of a typical MFA SaaS product.

Best Fit and Access from China

It is better suited to secure remote work for Japanese domestic government and enterprise customers, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and SMBs—especially organizations that cannot directly expose services to the internet or are concerned about lost devices being misused. Access from mainland China cannot be determined from the available text, and payment methods are not disclosed. For deployment in China, local zero-trust/security access solutions from Sangfor, QiAnXin, NSFOCUS, and others can also be evaluated. International alternatives include Cisco Duo, Okta MFA, and Microsoft Entra ID.