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Cybersecurity Symposium at Tokyo Denki University 2026

On March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM JST, the Cybersecurity Symposium in TDU 2026 will convene at the Tokyo Denki University (TDU) in Adachi, Tokyo. This event, which is free of charge, will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join both in-person at the Tokyo Senju Campus and via an online Zoom webinar.

Event Overview

Tokyo Denki University, under the leadership of President Tadahiko Ibamoton, has made significant strides in cultivating cybersecurity professionals. Since introducing the special course in international cybersecurity studies (CySec) in 2015, and further expanding with the CySec Expert program in 2025, the institution has been at the forefront of cybersecurity education. The success of these initiatives was recognized when the CySec program won the prestigious Japan Security Award 2025 in the talent development category.

The symposium aims to showcase the ongoing efforts of TDU's faculty and researchers in developing cybersecurity talent. Renowned speakers from CoWorker, Kazuki Yamazato and Tatsuya Ito, will discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, particularly focusing on how AI is accelerating cyberattacks and the corresponding defense strategies.

In addition to these keynote speeches, a panel discussion with guest speakers and TDU faculty will take place, providing insights into cybersecurity resilience and the evolving landscape of the field.

Schedule (Tentative)

• - Date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM – 5:50 PM JST
• - Location: Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo Senju Campus, 100th Anniversary Hall
• - Capacity: 50 attendees for in-person (registration required)
• - Online Access: No limit on participants (registration required)

Program Highlights

Keynote Speeches

1. Latest Trends in Cybersecurity: AI-Accelerated Cyber Attacks and Countermeasures (Tentative)
- Kazuki Yamazato & Tatsuya Ito (CoWorker)
2. Essentials for Cyber Resilience: What AI Changes and What Doesn’t (Tentative)
- Koya Muto (TDU Cybersecurity Researcher) & Kazuo Hashimoto (CySec Expert)
3. From CySec to CySec Expert: Changing Mindsets on the Defensive Side (Tentative)
- Takashi Chiba (TDU Cybersecurity Institute)
4. The Joy of Security: Building Cybersecurity from Scratch in Next-Gen VR Medical Device Development (Tentative)
- Shohei Komatsu (University of Tokyo)
5. The Joy of Security: Starting Cyber Defense from Zero (Tentative)
- Kenta Kuwana (TDU)

Panel Discussions

Moderator: Professor Masatoshi Terada (TDU Future Science Department)

• - Topic 1: Building an Ecosystem for Continuous Learning
• - Topic 2: Expanding Fields for Learning

Panelists:

• - Takashi Chiba (TDU Cybersecurity Institute)
• - Koya Muto (TDU Cybersecurity Researcher)
• - Kazuo Hashimoto (TDU CySec Expert)
• - Shintaro Shimizu (CySec Expert student)

Conclusion Remarks

• - Ichiro Sakuma (TDU Special Professorship)
• - Ryoichi Sasaki (TDU Emeritus Professor)

Collaborators and Contact Information

The symposium is co-hosted by the Research Promotion and Community Liaison Center, the Cybersecurity Research Institute, and the CySec management committee at TDU. Also, it is supported by the Medical and Welfare Equipment Development Center and TDU-CSIRT.
For more information and to register, please visit: Registration Link or contact the Tokyo Denki University Research Promotion Center at 03-5284-5230.

This symposium represents an essential effort to strengthen cybersecurity education and highlight advancements relevant to current and future challenges in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and academia in discussing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.