From October 28 to 31, Keio University hosted its 15th International Cybersecurity Symposium in Tokyo, featuring the latest insights on Japan’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and implementation of Active Cyber Defense (ACD) from Tokyo government officials and experts, as well as assessments on emerging cyber threats by high-level representatives from partner nations, including the United States,…
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15th International Cybersecurity Symposium: Japan’s New Cyb…
From October 28 to 31, Keio University hosted its 15th International Cybersecurity Symposium in Tokyo, featuring the latest insights on Japan’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and implementation of Active Cyber Defense (ACD) from Tokyo government officials and experts, as well as assessments on emerging cyber threats by high-level representatives from partner nations, including the United States,…
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