SECOM's Cybersecurity Expert Appointed as "Cyber Investigation Analyst" for Chiba Prefectural Police as a Term-Limited Police Officer
A cybersecurity expert from SECOM Co., Ltd. has been appointed as a "Cyber Investigation Analyst" for the Chiba Prefectural Police, marking the first time the Chiba Police have recruited a private sector specialist as a term-limited officer. This initiative aims to strengthen cybercrime countermeasures by leveraging advanced private sector expertise against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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SECOM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuyuki Yoshida)'s cybersecurity expert has been recruited as a term-limited police officer, a "Cyber Investigation Analyst," by the Chiba Prefectural Police, and will participate in cybercrime countermeasures operations at the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters.
This initiative aims to effectively respond to cybercrimes utilizing advanced technology by leveraging the highly specialized knowledge and practical experience of private companies, amidst the increasingly severe threats surrounding cyberspace in recent years. This marks the first time the Chiba Prefectural Police has recruited a specialist from a private company as a term-limited police officer.
Provided by: Chiba Prefectural Police
About Our Employee Appointed as a Term-Limited Police Officer:
Affiliation/Name: Risa Yashiro, IS Research Institute, SECOM Co., Ltd.
Assignment: Cybercrime Countermeasures Division, Public Safety Department, Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters
Rank/Title: Police Sergeant, Cyber Investigation Analyst
Term of Appointment: From May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (1 year)
Job Description:
- Investigation and analysis of cyber incidents
- Information gathering and analysis of crimes utilizing cyberspace
The recruited employee has been engaged in threat and risk analysis for systems in the cybersecurity field, support for security design, and research on communication analysis and vulnerability testing methods for IoT devices. These knowledge and skills have been recognized by the Chiba Prefectural Police as expertise contributing to the strengthening of cybercrime countermeasures.
SECOM will continue to contribute to the realization of a "safe and secure" society by utilizing the cybersecurity knowledge cultivated through its business.
This initiative aims to effectively respond to cybercrimes utilizing advanced technology by leveraging the highly specialized knowledge and practical experience of private companies, amidst the increasingly severe threats surrounding cyberspace in recent years. This marks the first time the Chiba Prefectural Police has recruited a specialist from a private company as a term-limited police officer.
Provided by: Chiba Prefectural Police
About Our Employee Appointed as a Term-Limited Police Officer:
Affiliation/Name: Risa Yashiro, IS Research Institute, SECOM Co., Ltd.
Assignment: Cybercrime Countermeasures Division, Public Safety Department, Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters
Rank/Title: Police Sergeant, Cyber Investigation Analyst
Term of Appointment: From May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (1 year)
Job Description:
- Investigation and analysis of cyber incidents
- Information gathering and analysis of crimes utilizing cyberspace
The recruited employee has been engaged in threat and risk analysis for systems in the cybersecurity field, support for security design, and research on communication analysis and vulnerability testing methods for IoT devices. These knowledge and skills have been recognized by the Chiba Prefectural Police as expertise contributing to the strengthening of cybercrime countermeasures.
SECOM will continue to contribute to the realization of a "safe and secure" society by utilizing the cybersecurity knowledge cultivated through its business.