Cyber Security Symposium in Dogo 2027
Overview
A regionally rooted security symposium held each February in Matsuyama, Ehime during Japan's Cybersecurity Month. One of the country's hot-spring symposiums alongside Shirahama, Yuzawa, and Atami, it brings public and private practitioners together for two days of talks and discussion. The Shikoku Bureau of Telecommunications co-hosts, and developing regional security talent is a stated aim.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2012
- Founder
- Cyber Security Symposium in Dogo Executive Committee
Began as the Information Security Symposium in Dogo before being renamed. Run jointly by the executive committee and the Shikoku Bureau of Telecommunications to promote information security awareness and develop security talent in the region
Transition
- 2012 Held as the Information Security Symposium in Dogo
- 2021 Tenth edition held as SEC Dogo 2021
- 2026 Held February 27-28 at Matsuyama University's Bunkyo Campus
- 2027 February 12-13, with theme and pricing still under consideration
Voices
An atmosphere where conversation comes easily regardless of position or seniority, allowing frank exchanges with people you never encounter in daily work (from TeeKay's report, in Japanese)
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