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Shin Toriumi Takes the Helm as COO of Japan Cyber Defense

Japan Cyber Defense Co., Ltd. (NCD), headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has officially announced the appointment of Shin Toriumi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move comes amid NCD's rapid expansion, as Toriumi brings a wealth of experience in technology insights, business strategy, and advanced technologies to support the company's continued growth.

Significance of the COO Appointment

Toriumi's appointment is pivotal as NCD prepares to fully operationalize and deploy its wholly Japanese-made cyber defense platform. His deep understanding of technology combined with strategic leadership will play a critical role in accelerating the implementation of NCD’s solutions into Japan’s essential infrastructure, aiming for swift realization of sovereign resilience.

Remarks from Katan Maclaurin, Founder and CEO

Katan Maclaurin, the founder and CEO of NCD, expressed that Toriumi's exceptional blend of top-tier consulting experience and deep technical knowledge, particularly in the blockchain domain, makes him an outstanding fit for the COO role. He stated, “At this growth stage, Toriumi is indeed the ideal COO. His intense focus on operational excellence and strategic thinking will significantly contribute to establishing Japan’s sovereign cyber resilience.”

Toriumi on His New Role

In response to his new role, Shin Toriumi commented, “I am honored to join NCD at a time when enhancing Japan’s cyber resilience is of utmost importance. The mission of building sovereign cyber capabilities deeply resonates with my own belief in pursuing impactful innovations in technology and society. I look forward to working closely with the team to support NCD’s continued growth and deliver reliable solutions to our clients and partners.”

Background on Shin Toriumi

Before joining NCD, Toriumi served as COO at Datachain, where he promoted blockchain interoperability solutions between public and private networks. Previously, he spent seven years at Boston Consulting Group, leading digital transformation (DX) and growth strategy projects. Toriumi earned his Ph.D. in Information Engineering from the University of Tokyo, specializing in optimization algorithms and agent-based middleware.

A New Phase of Development

With Toriumi stepping into the COO role, NCD has ramped up its operational efficiency, strengthened inter-departmental collaboration, and laid the groundwork for further expansion of its Japan-origin cyber defense platform across multiple critical fields. Moving forward, Toriumi's leadership will be instrumental in deepening cooperation with public and private stakeholders, building strategic partnerships, and advancing digital sovereignty.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Japan Cyber Defense Co., Ltd.
• - Founder & CEO: Katan Maclaurin
• - Established: October 11, 2017
• - Overview: Provides cybersecurity system advice, security event monitoring (SIEM), incident response, and cyber threat intelligence services.
• - Location: 3-10-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0083
• - Website: nihoncyberdefence.co.jp
• - LinkedIn: Nihon Cyber Defense