Macnica provides technical support to the Multinational Cyber Defense Competition, which brings together six countries, including the U.S. and Australia. Providing cutting-edge threat intelligence contributes to strengthening national security.

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter Macnica), a total service and solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, is sponsored by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (March 2020). We provided a series of technical support for the ``2021 Multilateral Cyber Protection Competition'' held on January 1st.

The 2021 Multilateral Cyber Defense Competition is a defense exercise format in which the systems under attack are analyzed, the situation is clarified, and defense measures are devised in order to strengthen capabilities in the cyber domain. was carried out. It is also the first multilateral international framework for improving cyber technology hosted by the Ground Self-Defense Force, and is held with the aim of strengthening defense cooperation relationships with participating countries.

Macnica has collected and analyzed threat information regarding cyberattacks from Japan to Southeast Asia through its in-house research department, and has also gained knowledge of cutting-edge technology and its operational knowledge through the handling of advanced security products. I've been accumulating. Furthermore, we have a track record of holding competitions in the past where people can acquire practical security knowledge through in-house events and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's efforts to strengthen the cyber domain. For this competition, we utilized our knowledge and experience to create competition questions, design and build a cloud-based competition environment, and provide scoring and explanations on the day of the competition. In addition, since the event will be held in multiple countries, various explanations will be provided in English.

As a distributor, Macnica handles advanced security products from around the world and makes full use of Macnica unique information collection network, accumulating intelligence on cyber threats, countermeasure technologies, and operations on a daily basis. We will continue to strive to contribute to improving society's security by strengthening the development and provision of services such as this competition, which are not limited to product provision.

Operation during the competition Part 1

Operation during the competition Part 2

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