【JPI Seminar】 "Japan's Cybersecurity - How to Confront Increasingly Sophisticated and Serious Cyber Threats" to be Held on July 23 (Thursday)

JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar featuring Mr. Hidetoshi Iijima, Counselor of the Cabinet Secretariat, National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NCISA), responsible for the operation of active cyber defense, who will provide a detailed explanation of Japan's cybersecurity.

〔Details and Registration Here〕https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17842

〔Title〕

Japan's Cybersecurity

~How to Confront Increasingly Sophisticated and Serious Cyber Threats~

〔Date and Time〕

July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 09:30 - 11:30

※We are also accepting applications for archived distribution after the seminar has concluded.

〔Speaker〕

Cabinet Secretariat

National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NCISA)

Counselor (Responsible for the Operation of Active Cyber Defense)

Mr. Hidetoshi Iijima

〔Practical Knowledge Gained from the Seminar〕

・Cybersecurity environment surrounding Japan

・Background, history, and overall picture of the introduction of active cyber defense

・Overview of public-private cooperation, use of communication information, and access/harmless measures

〔Target Industries/Departments〕

・Information Systems Department / Cybersecurity Department

・Corporate Planning / Risk Management Department

・Critical Infrastructure Operators / Telecommunications and IT-related Companies

・Government Agencies / Local Government Information Policy and Crisis Management Departments

〔Lecture Summary〕

Amidst the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II, the situation surrounding cyberspace is also becoming more serious. Attacks suspected of state involvement are becoming apparent, and the threat of cyberattacks is increasing in both quality and quantity, having a serious impact on national life, economic activities, and ultimately national security.

This lecture will provide a clear explanation of Japan's initiatives in response to this situation, particularly new laws enabling active cyber defense and the cybersecurity strategy.

〔Lecture Topics〕

1. Sophistication and Escalation of Cyberattacks

2. Significance of Cybersecurity Measures

3. Escalating Cybersecurity Environment and Deterrence/Prevention of Cyber Threats

4. Related Q&A

5. Business Card Exchange and Networking Session

This is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars, where you can gain practical information and new collaboration opportunities through direct interaction and Q&A with speakers who are usually difficult to meet, as well as networking with participants from various industries and sectors.

〔Participation Methods〕

● On-site Participation (Archived distribution not included)

● Live Streaming Participation (Archived distribution not included)

● Archived Distribution Participation

※On-site and live streaming participants can add archived distribution for a special fee of 18,500 yen (tax included).

〔Participation Fee〕

1 person: 37,430 yen (tax included)

Special Offer: One accompanying person from the same corporation can attend for free per registered participant (registration required)

※For those belonging to local governments, the fee is 11,000 yen (tax included/on-site and live streaming only/same participation method) for up to two people.

〔Details and Registration Here〕https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17842

◆We also facilitate questions to the speaker and introductions after the seminar.

◆It is highly beneficial for building personal networks among speakers and participants, and for creating new business opportunities.

◆We are accepting applications for archived distribution even after the seminar has concluded.

【Inquiries】

Japan Planning Institute Inc.

5-2-32 Kowa Hiroo Building, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047

TEL.03-5793-9761 FAX.03-5793-9767

URL https://www.jpi.co.jp

【About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)】

As a "bridge of knowledge between politics, government, and the private sector," we have been providing valuable information for the business operations of executives and senior managers aiming to create national knowledge, supporting the expansion of national policies and national projects for half a century through exclusive, in-person seminars.