Thelec Korean Cybersecurity Firms Strengthen Ties with Japan Amid Growing Threats
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- •KISIA hosted Security Connect Tokyo 2026 to promote collaboration between Korean and Japanese cybersecurity firms.
- •Presentations included insights on global trust-based security and supply chain security from Japanese companies.
- •The event facilitated networking opportunities for Korean startups to enter the Japanese market.
On October 23, the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA) hosted Security Connect Tokyo 2026, a networking event aimed at fostering collaboration between Korean and Japanese cybersecurity firms. The event featured presentations from Japanese companies TOPPAN and OTSUKA Corporation on global trust-based security and supply chain security. Korean firms, including Penta Security, PIOLINK, and S2W, showcased their security technologies. The event coincided with Japan IT Week Autumn, facilitating business meetings and potential partnerships. KISIA is also running a K-Security Startup Japan Market Development Delegation from October 20 to 23 to assist Korean startups in entering the Japanese market. The initiative aims to enhance understanding of market trends and establish partnerships, with an emphasis on joint proof-of-concept projects.
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