[Manufacturing's 2027 Problem] Achieving Both 'Sellable Products' and 'Unstoppable Factories'. ICS Laboratory to Hold Practical Seminar Covering Latest Regulations from Japan, US, and Europe on July 17

ICS Laboratory Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masashi Murakami; hereinafter 'ICS Laboratory'), Japan's first specialized industrial security consulting firm, will hold a free seminar on July 17, 2026 (Friday) at the Ariake Central Tower near Tokyo Big Sight, themed around 'International Competitiveness' and 'Business Continuity' for the manufacturing industry.

This seminar is a major update of a popular seminar that recorded 113 registrations in January. It will present concrete measures, together with experts from various fields, on how to overcome the '2027 Wall' facing Japanese manufacturing due to the accelerating 'strengthening of security regulations' worldwide, such as the European CRA (Cyber Resilience Act), the US CIRCIA (Critical Infrastructure Cyber Incident Reporting Act), and the Machinery Regulation (MR).

▼ For seminar details and registration, please visit: https://www.ics-lab.com/seminar/business/20260717?utm_source=PRTIMES&utm_medium=prmedia

The 'Two Realities' Confronting Manufacturing in 2027

Currently, new rules to protect the entire supply chain are about to be enforced worldwide. Japanese manufacturing faces two major challenges:

1. Products without 'objective proof' will be excluded from the market

From 2027 onwards, for important projects in the West, a manufacturer's own declaration of 'safety' will no longer be sufficient. 'Third-party certification' based on international standards will become a passport (essential condition) for transactions. Implementing 'vulnerability response systems (PSIRT)' and 'penetration testing from an attacker's perspective' is an urgent necessity.

2. An 'unstoppable factory' becomes a condition for continued transactions

Trends, starting with the US CIRCIA, demand 'early detection of anomalies' and 'rapid reporting' on the factory floor. The operation of 'factory anomaly monitoring systems (SIEM)' to prevent line stoppages or enable immediate recovery in the event of an incident will determine trust as a global supplier.

This seminar will organize these requirements using the common language of the international standard 'IEC 62443' and present methods for efficiently building business trust.

2027: The 'Gateway' to the Global Market Changes: The New Normal for Manufacturing Opened by Third-Party Certification

Seminar Highlights: A Place to Connect Latest Technology to 'Business Results'

A 5-minute walk from the 'TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026' venue (Tokyo Big Sight).

Capturing the energy of the exhibition hall showcasing the latest technologies, we provide a place to complement 'specific strategies' on how to protect and sell those technologies.

Easy-to-understand global standards: Plain explanations of Japanese, US, and European regulations from the perspective of 'what to do by 2027'.

Practical 'Detection' and 'Testing': Experts reveal mechanisms for detecting anomalies and concepts of safety testing.

See the physical impact with your own eyes: A live demonstration replicating how a cyberattack stops a production line and how to protect it.

Program Outline (13:00 - 16:00)

'For Unstoppable Factories and Trusted Products: The Security Standard for Manufacturing Changed by the CRA'

① [Latest Trends] Latest Trends Including CRA Harmonized Standards and Machinery Regulation MR, and the Future of Manufacturing Lecturer: Masashi Murakami, President and Representative Director, ICS Laboratory Co., Ltd.

② Security Operations in the CRA Era: Utilizing SIEM Lecturer: Ryotaro Yamauchi, NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd.

③ [Technical Explanation] In-depth Explanation of Standards and Technical Requirements Related to CRA and Machinery Regulation MR Lecturer: Makoto Takahashi, ICS Laboratory Co., Ltd.

④ [Manufacturer Response] PSIRT Capabilities and Development Penetration Testing Required in the CRA Era Lecturer: Ryo Watanabe, NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd.

*The exhibition/demo area will also feature a demonstration on 'OPC UA Initial Settings and Risk Countermeasures'.

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Understand in One Blow! Risks and Countermeasures Hidden in OPC UA Initial Settings

Content: Is it okay to leave it at default settings? Using a demo punching machine, we will explain 'communication vulnerabilities' and 'OPC UA security settings that build safety from the start (security by default)'!

Effect: Visually experience how a cyberattack affects a physical line and how to detect and respond.

Event Overview

Date & Time: July 17, 2026 (Friday) 13:00 - 16:00 [Doors open: 12:30]

Venue: Ariake Central Tower Hall & Conference room1 (5-minute walk from Tokyo Big Sight) [Venue Map]

Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required)

Capacity: 110 people

Bonus: [First 20 applicants] Free individual consultation ticket with an expert (45 minutes), etc.

[Application / Details] Please apply from the page below. https://www.ics-lab.com/seminar/business/20260717?utm_source=PRTIMES&utm_medium=prmedia

[Contact Information] ICS Laboratory Co., Ltd. Secretariat Contact form here URL: https://www.ics-lab.com/