Macnica "Macnica Security Forum 2022", an online conference that presents security as a business driver, will be held on May 16 (Mon) ~ 20 (Fri) ~Full of content such as sessions on the latest themes such as XDR and Zero Trust, and CTFs for personnel in charge where you can learn security operation know-how~

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as "Macnica"), a total service and solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, has announced the launch of the Macnica Security Forum, an online conference specializing in security. We are pleased to announce that 2022 (hereinafter referred to as MSF2022)" will be held on May 16 (Mon) ~ 20 (Fri), 2022.

In recent years, there has been a spate of damage caused by cyberattacks such as Emotet and threatening ransomware, and companies are busy with countermeasures and tend to view security as a cost. However, in the new market based on the acceleration of DX and new technology, we regard security as "an aggressive investment to survive the competition" and make security a "business driver" that determines the success or failure of business. I think it is necessary. Therefore, at MSF2022, we will introduce important security intelligence and various solutions to guide customers' digital shift to success. Among them, we will introduce a number of trends and examples that provide hints for corporate security measures, such as how to incorporate XDR and Zero Trust, which are attracting particular attention, into your company and revitalize your company.

Furthermore, this time, we will hold "MNCTF Light", a Macnica version of "CTF (Capture The Flag)", a contest that competes for security and hacking skills, which is open to those in information systems departments and security personnel. Masu. The difficulty level is set from beginner to intermediate, and we have prepared problems and explanations that are useful for actual operations assuming incidents such as incidents occurring in general companies.

In addition to hosting MSF2022, Macnica will continue to further support Japanese companies in strengthening their security by disseminating the latest threat information and providing countermeasure solutions.

■MNCTF Light
Competition period: May 16 (Mon) to 18 (Wed)
Commentary date: Thursday, May 19
Target audience: Corporate information system departments and security personnel
*When applying for MSF2022, only the first 200 people who wish to participate in MNCTF Light can participate.

■Pick-up session
・"Strategy, Operation and Tactics of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.'s Global Security"
Speaker: Risk Management Group, IT Planning Department, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
Assistant Manager Asahisa Ishikawa
・"The latest cyberattack trends to avoid drowning in 'threat information' and correctly fear it"
Speaker: Early Warning Group Manager, JPCERT Coordination Center
Hayato Sasaki
・"Realizing a work style regardless of location through zero trust!~The reality of a practicing company~"
Speaker: Next Mode Inc. President Mr. Soritsu Satomi
Next Mode Inc. Integration Division SaaS Department Manager Yosuke Kuzumi

■Overview

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