New application procedures for STAR-1 and STAR-2

We have started accepting applications for STAR-1 (Level 1) from March 25, 2025.

• Overview of Application Procedure for STAR-1 and STAR-2 Conformance Labels(PDF:1.4 MB)
• STAR-1 Application Supplementary Guidance(PDF:675 KB)

• When applying, make sure to check the following.
  • Requirements for Security Requirements Conformance Assessment/Certification and Label Acquisition (tentative) (JSM-02)(PDF:706 KB)
  • Guidance on Security Requirements Conformance Assessment/Certification and Label Acquisition Applications (tentative) (JSM-02-A) (PDF:622 KB)
  • Confidentiality Agreement Documentation

Refer to the “STAR-1 (Level 1) Conformance Requirements and Assessment Guide” for information on the STAR-1 conformance requirements.

• （JST-EG-01-01-2024）Labeling Scheme based on Japan Cyber-Security Technical Assessment Requirements (Japan Cyber STAR) STAR-1 Assessment Guide(PDF:1.3 MB)

We are planning to start accepting applications for STAR-2 in 2026 or later.

A set of Application Forms STAR-1 (Level 1)

• Application Confirmation (Form 2-1) (Word:18 KB)
• (STAR-1) Application Form (2025-01-23) _Only in Japanese_(Excel:55 KB)
• How to write an application form _Only in Japanese_(PDF:1.3 MB)
• STAR-1 Assessment Checklist(2025-05-05)(Excel:440 KB)
• Authorization Letter (Form 2-3)(Word:19 KB)