In an effort to strengthen digital security in the Asia-Pacific region, Google has opened its first cybersecurity research center in Tokyo. This center is designed to be a beacon of innovation and collaboration, offering a space where experts from across the continent can come together to combat cyber threats.
Located in the vibrant Roppongi district, the center will serve as a platform for advanced research and critical knowledge sharing on network security. Covering 13 countries, including Japan, South Korea, India and Australia, the center will invite engineers and specialists to develop solutions against growing cyber attacks.
The opening of this center is a direct response to recent cyber attacks that have affected important infrastructure in the region, such as Fujitsu's Fenics cloud-based internet service and the port of Nagoya1. Heather Adkins, vice president of Google and a pioneer in the company's cybersecurity team, has expressed her enthusiasm for collaborating with experts from Japanese research institutes to address these challenges.
This strategic move by Google not only reinforces its commitment to cybersecurity but also sets a new standard for the protection of information and critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific.