Security firm AhnLab participated in a Japanese exhibition, showcasing its integrated security capabilities that connect IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology). This move signals a full-scale offensive into the Japanese market, which has recently been plagued by cyberattacks targeting enterprises and institutional investors.
AhnLab announced on the 25th that it participated in 'Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,' held in Tokyo, Japan, from the 21st to the 23rd. Security Days, held every spring and fall, is a leading Japanese cybersecurity specialist exhibition dedicated to sharing the latest cyber threat trends and response strategies. AhnLab also participated in 'Interop Tokyo 2026,' Japan's largest IT exhibition, last June.
At this event, AhnLab operated an exhibition booth and presentation sessions centered on IT-OT integrated Cyber-Physical System (CPS) security, aiming to boost local brand awareness and explore new business opportunities. In Japan, concerns over operational disruptions are growing as cyberattacks such as ransomware spread to manufacturing production sites. Consequently, CPS security for the stable operation of OT equipment and IT operating systems has emerged as a key challenge.
Led by its OT network security solution 'AhnLab XTD,' AhnLab demonstrated technology capable of detecting threats that spread within OT networks or infiltrate from IT networks. The company emphasized its capabilities in ransomware response to prevent operational disruptions at manufacturing sites and malicious code detection for protecting production equipment. Additionally, the OT endpoint security solution 'AhnLab EPS' features an ultra-lightweight design to reduce equipment burden and supports legacy operating systems that have reached end-of-life for security patches, making it applicable to legacy equipment that is difficult to replace.
Masaomi Kurokawa, Manager at AhnLab Japan, presented on the theme of 'The Optimal Solution for Advanced CPS Security in the AI Era' through a conference session. He shared insights on CPS security to support the stability of industrial sites where uninterrupted operations are critical.
Yoji Tsubaki, Country Manager at AhnLab Japan, stated, "Japanese users show high interest in CPS security for operational stability in manufacturing sites and ransomware response, alongside AI-based security." He added, "We will strengthen our position in the Japanese market through experience and references accumulated across various domestic and international industrial sites, as well as localized support."
Meanwhile, AhnLab appointed Yoji Tsubaki as the new Country Manager of its Japan subsidiary on the 1st. He is an IT and security expert with over 20 years of experience at companies including IBM, Symantec, and Veritas.
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