Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 27 November 2019: As all sectors of society enter the Internet of Things (IoT) era, Trusted Computing Group (TCG) has announced the return of its annual TCG Japan Regional Forum (JRF) Open Workshop to address new and emerging security threats and challenges in the digital world.

Celebrating its eleventh anniversary, the workshop - 'Beyond Security by Design required in the IoT Era' - will take place at Akihabara UDX Gallery NEXT in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Over the course of the afternoon, it will highlight the critical progress TCG has made in improving secure computing across the world, with individuals and businesses alike needing to change the way they protect their data and assets.

During the Open Workshop guest speakers - including Cisco Systems, Panasonic, JPCERT/CC and a Professor at Osaka University's Information Security Headquarters - will take security by design to the next level, addressing issues related to the entire product lifecycle, including safe disposal. New security measures that have been introduced in view of the diversification of product lifecycles amid the IoT era will also be discussed.

The event is being held as the rise of the IoT era creates a complex environment where security is becoming a top concern for many individuals and organizations. The host of prestigious speakers will provide insight on the latest security threats, advise on how organizations should be responding to the and share the benefits of standardization activities promoted by Trusted Computing Group (TCG).

Taking place from 13:00, the event will also include a panel session featuring all speakers. This will be followed by a reception to network with speakers and TCG members. TCG member companies' products, technologies, and services will be showcased at a TCG technology demonstration, which will be available during the reception.

Registration is now available online for both TCG members and non-members until Thursday, December 12. If you are interested in attending, please visit the event website.

About TCG
TCG is a not-for-profit organization formed to develop, define and promote open, vendor-neutral, global industry specifications and standards, supportive of a hardware-based root of trust, for interoperable trusted computing platforms.  More information is available at the TCG website, www.trustedcomputinggroup.org

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