MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jason Shevrin: [email protected], 202-994-5631
Brett Zongker: [email protected], 202-994-6466
EVENT:
Yasuhiko Taniwaki, the director-general for information security at the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, will speak about Japan's cybersecurity policy and strategy at the George Washington University. The event, hosted by the GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, will include a discussion about the potential for enhanced cybersecurity cooperation between Japan and the United States. Mr. Taniwaki will also discuss collaborative efforts between Japan’s public and private sectors, and internationally, against the broader backdrop of preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. In addition, he will highlight the most recent efforts by the ministry to ensure Internet of Things security and tackle automated and distributed attacks, such as botnets. The event will include a question-and-answer session.
WHO:
- Yasuhiko Taniwaki, director-general for information security, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan
- Frank Cilluffo, director, GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (moderator)
WHEN:
Friday, Sept. 22, 2017; 10-11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
City View Room, 7th Floor
1957 E St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines)
RSVP:
Media interested in attending must contact Jason Shevrin at [email protected] or 202-994-5631.
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