Open Security Conference

Attention in Japan is focused on nuclear-powered submarines, a term now widely searched and discussed. The surrounding coverage includes the opening of the Japan-US business conference, where leaders from both countries are holding talks on investment and artificial intelligence, amid broader debate over security cooperation and defense capabilities between Tokyo and Washington.

DEF CON Training is now accepting course submissions for its 2027 programme. The conference is inviting both experienced instructors and newcomers to propose hands-on courses that help security professionals build real-world skills. Interested trainers are asked to submit their proposals through the official process as the hacking conference prepares its next training cycle.

The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference has opened with speakers urging participants to turn existing human rights commitments into concrete action. Organised in the framework of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the gathering brings together participating states and civil society to address human rights across the OSCE region. The opening message stressed implementation over rhetoric, as attendees prepare for discussions on pressing rights concerns.

The call for papers for SECCON 15 Open Conference closes in one month, and the deadline reminder is circulating in information security circles. SECCON, tied to the well-known Japanese capture-the-flag competition SECCON CTF, invites security researchers to submit talks. Speakers interested in presenting are being urged to get their proposals in before the deadline.

Japan's TBS news program News 23 covered three major stories: the launch of applications for the children's NISA investment program, a data leak involving Times Car sharing services, and a press conference by members of the pop group timelesz. The children's NISA opening marks a new government-backed savings scheme for minors, while the Times Car breach has raised concerns about customer information security.