On May 12, 2026, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae held an IT literacy and cybersecurity lecture for approximately 1,000 students at the JGSDF Higher Technical School to promote safe smartphone and AI usage.
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae Inc. held an IT literacy and cybersecurity lecture for about 1,000 students at the JGSDF Higher Technical School at the JGSDF Takeyama Camp on May 12, 2026. Given the rise of SNS and generative AI, the company's white hat hackers shared knowledge on risk management. The three-part lecture covered smartphone dependency and its security risks, legal responsibilities regarding social media posts and digital tattoos, and modern cyber threats such as fake CAPTCHAs, AI-generated fake videos, and chat scams. In 2025, the company had previously provided cybersecurity education to 60 students in the school's System and Cyber Course. This initiative aims to cultivate IT literacy and cybersecurity awareness among the youth who will support public safety. Executive Officer Okuno encouraged students to protect themselves and their organization using correct knowledge. GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae plans to expand these educational activities to other institutions.
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FAQ
When and where was the lecture held?
It was held on May 12, 2026, at the JGSDF Takeyama Camp.
Who was the target audience and how many people attended?
Approximately 1,000 students of the JGSDF Higher Technical School attended the lecture.
Who were the lecturers for the session?
Hiroko Ogane and Shungo Kumasaka from GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. served as lecturers.
What was the theme and structure of the lecture?
The theme was 'To get along well with smartphones, SNS, and AI', structured in three parts: smartphone addiction and security, law and responsibility (digital tattoos), and latest threats and countermeasures.
Who is the representative of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. and where is it located?
The Representative Director and CEO is Makoto Makita, and it is located at Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.