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Cybersecurity: A Strategic Management Imperative

The upcoming AI Agent x AX Forum will highlight the transformation of cybersecurity into a critical management responsibility rather than just an IT concern. Scheduled for May 21, 2026, this event will take place in a hybrid format at the Nikkei Conference Room in Otemachi, Tokyo.

The Current Landscape of Cybersecurity

As industries like power, telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare increasingly rely on digital technologies, cybersecurity has evolved into an enterprise-wide risk factor. However, organizations face significant challenges:

• - Lack of Awareness: Information from Security Operations Centers (SOC) and Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) often fails to reach decision-makers in a timely manner.
• - Limited Visibility: The entire supply chain's risks are not adequately visualized, creating vulnerabilities.
• - Human-Centric Defenses: With the rise of AI-driven attacks, human-operated security measures are becoming inadequate.

Forum Highlights

The AI Agent x AX Forum aims to present a novel approach: transforming cybersecurity into a management-level decision instead of merely an IT issue. A unified security model driven by AI agents will be introduced to tackle these challenges effectively.

Exclusive On-Site Benefits

Participants attending the forum in person will enjoy exclusive perks, including:

• - Networking opportunities with speakers and company representatives.
• - A complimentary trial of AI Kongming on IDX.
• - A collection of prompts for cybersecurity useful in generative AI contexts.

Event Details

• - Date: May 21, 2026
• - Time: 14:00 to 16:50 (Registration starts at 13:45)
• - Location: Nikkei Hall & Conference Room, Otemachi, Tokyo
• - Target Audience: CISO/CSO, information security officers, SOC/CSIRT, IT operation teams, security vendors, and infrastructure providers.

For those interested, further information about the forum can be found here.

Forum Agenda

1. Opening Remarks (14:00 - 14:05)
2. Keynote Session: "Cybersecurity is Not Just an IT Issue – A Two-Layer Strategy of Management Decisions and Execution" by Takahito Sasaki, AOS Group Representative (14:05 - 14:20)
- This session offers insight into the strategic decision-making and execution required for modern cybersecurity practices.

3. Session 2: "Cybersecurity in the Era of AI Agents – New Threats from Automotive and Robotics Research" by Masaki Hara, Executive Officer at VicOne (14:20 - 14:40)
- Understand the risks that AI poses in operational environments through real-world examples.

4. Session 3: "Two-Layer Strategy for Protection – Live Demonstration of AI InfraSec on IDX" by Daisuke Shida, CTO of AI Data (14:40 - 15:20)
- Experience firsthand how AI agents can be employed to ensure ongoing protection against cyber threats.

5. Networking Break (15:20 - 15:35)
6. Session 4: "Where to Begin with AI Trust – Design and Implementation" by Hiroshi Watanabe, CTO of Cybersecurity Cloud (15:35 - 15:55)
- Discuss how organizations can implement trust frameworks for AI applications tailored to their specific needs.

7. Session 5: Insights from Koji Morii, President of Leonteq Technology (15:55 - 16:15)
8. Session 6: "Rapid Incident Response Techniques for Personal Data Verification and User Activity Tracking" by Yoshinobu Morita, CEO of Legal Data (16:15 - 16:25)
- Learn effective methods for assessing the impact during a cyber incident.

9. Closing Session: Special discussions with all speakers (16:25 - 16:45)
10. Feedback Survey (16:45 - 16:50)

About AI Data Inc.

Founded in April 2015, AI Data Inc. specializes in data infrastructure and intellectual property infrastructure, having built a trusted reputation with over 9,000 enterprises and 900,000 customers. Their unique platform, AI Kongming™, integrates AI technology for enhanced data utilization while maintaining robust security measures.

AI Data aims to drive business competitiveness through collaborative efforts in AI and digital transformation at forums like this. To discover more about their offerings, visit their official website at AI Data.

Join us at the AI Agent x AX Forum to redefine the future of cybersecurity through innovative thinking and collaboration.