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Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape

As the global landscape shifts towards stringent cybersecurity regulations, manufacturers in Japan, the US, and Europe are at a crossroads. The Institute of Cybersecurity (ICS) has identified that these upcoming regulations are not merely technical requirements, but fundamental shifts in market accessibility. Manufacturers must take heed.

The Rising Cybersecurity Waves

Manufacturers are currently confronted with an onslaught of security obligations from major markets:

1. United States (Transaction Halt Risk): New mandates, such as the CIRCIA, require manufacturers to report incidents promptly. Non-compliance can lead to severe repercussions, including the termination of federal government contracts.

2. Europe (Market Exclusion Risk): The upcoming CRA necessitates mandatory measures for digital products. Products that fail to meet these requirements risk immediate market exclusion, effectively halting their sales.

3. Japan (Impact on Financial Evaluation): Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has introduced a new evaluation system that visually represents a company's cybersecurity measures. This rating can directly influence access to financing and procurement opportunities.

Challenges Ahead

Attempting to navigate these regulations separately poses significant challenges. It is resource-intensive and costly for manufacturers to tailor their approaches to each specific regulatory framework. Moreover, incidents of cyberattacks are on the rise, as evidenced by factory halts experienced by major Japanese companies last autumn. Relying solely on traditional defense mechanisms is no longer sufficient; a dual focus on compliance and damage prevention is crucial.

A Proposed Solution: Utilizing IEC 62443 as a Master Key

In light of these challenges, ICS proposes leveraging the international standard, IEC 62443, as a master key to unlock compliance across all regions.

Surprisingly, both the European CRA and the American CIRCIA frameworks are built upon the principles outlined in IEC 62443. By establishing an organizational framework and development practices aligned with this standard, manufacturers can satisfy the requirements of all three regions simultaneously while also incorporating a globally recognized resilience model.

Seminar Program Overview

To assist manufacturers in adapting to these regulatory shifts, a strategic seminar will take place on January 23, 2026. The seminar will explore:

• - Keynote Speech: Preparing for an Era of Market Selection - A Global Perspective on Regulatory Trends
• - Strategic Insights: Using IEC 62443 as a Compass for Regulatory Compliance - Decoding CRA and CIRCIA as a Common Language
• - Implementation Tactics: Integrating Technology, People, and Organizations for Enhanced Resilience
• - Panel Discussion: Why Ransomware Attacks Persist - Understanding the Limits of Defense and the Practice of Resilience

Event Details

• - Title: Strategies for OT/Control System Security in Manufacturing and Enhancing Cyber Resilience
• - Date: January 23, 2026
• - Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (JST)
• - Venue: TKP Shinagawa Conference Center, Room 9D (3-minute walk from JR Shinagawa Station, Takanawa Exit) and Online (Hybrid format)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 40 in-person attendees (unlimited online access)

To register or for additional details, please visit: ICS Seminar Registration

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries regarding this press release, please contact:

• - ICS Lab Public Relations (Mitsuru Oka)
• - Email: [email protected]

The ICS Lab is also open to media coverage at the seminar, and individual interviews with the speakers can be arranged.

About ICS Lab

• - Company Name: ICS Lab Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Masashi Murakami
• - Location: 1-15 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Urban Building Sakasu 8, A Wing, 2nd Floor
• - Established: 2015
• - Business Focus: Control system security consulting, IEC 62443 certification support, e-learning services under “eICS,” and practical certification for control system security.
• - Website: ICS Lab