AGEST Employee Honored with JNSA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cybersecurity Awareness

AGEST Employee Honored with JNSA Award

AGEST, headquartered in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has proudly announced that one of its team members, Yasuhide Okabe, has been awarded the individual award at the prestigious JNSA Award 2025. This recognition was granted for his exceptional efforts in raising awareness and enhancing the societal value of the Japan Network Security Association (JNSA) through active engagement at external events.

Background on JNSA Award

The JNSA Award is a prominent accolade aimed at honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving information security in Japan and energizing the association. It is awarded by JNSA, one of the largest security organizations in the country.

This year, Yasuhide Okabe’s recognition comes as a result of his impactful outreach beyond traditional boundaries. His initiative in organizing sessions to present JNSA's achievements at major conferences was particularly noted, leading to his receipt of the award for his instrumental role in promoting these accomplishments widely within the IT sector and general business community. Such accomplishments have greatly contributed to enhancing JNSA's brand equity and public recognition.

Acceptance Remarks by Yasuhide Okabe

As the Deputy General Manager of the Marketing Promotion Department at AGEST, Yasuhide shared his gratitude upon receiving the JNSA Award, stating, “I feel incredibly honored to receive the JNSA Award. I have focused on creating 'spaces' for outreach through collaboration with event organizers. I am deeply thankful to all the sponsors who supported my initiatives, as well as to the Working Group and member companies who shared their expertise. Disseminating JNSA’s achievements to society is a meaningful endeavor in supporting a healthy evolution of the IT environment. I aim to be a bridge across fields, contributing to the realization of a safe and secure digital society.”

AGEST’s Commitment Toward Digital Transformation

AGEST is committed to the research of advanced technology and nurturing QA tech leaders to provide next-generation QA solutions—contributing to the development of a sophisticated digital society. This award serves as a motivation for AGEST to continue its endeavors in producing information dissemination via specialized practitioners and deepening collaborations with industry organizations, ultimately assisting in enhancing the safety of society as a whole.

About AGEST

AGEST envisions "Delivering Rich Value and Experiences to All DX through Technology" and promotes research in advanced technologies while nurturing QA tech lead talents to contribute to the development of a highly digital society through offering next-generation QA solutions. For more information, visit AGEST’s Website.