RYODEN Launches Joint Research with the University of Nagasaki's Information Security Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Center

RYODEN Corporation will move into the University of Nagasaki's 'Information Security Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Center' on April 1, 2026, to begin joint research aimed at the next generation of manufacturing sites. The partnership will combine industry and academic expertise to realize security that 'never stops the production line.'

▶ Background and Objectives

While IoT-driven productivity improvements are essential for Japan's manufacturing sector, cyberattacks targeting factories are causing frequent production line stoppages. However, production sites require 24/7/365 operation. This research will identify and analyze site-specific challenges in implementing security measures within factory network environments and develop practical solutions.

▶ Overview of Joint Research

The research will be based at the security lab within the University of Nagasaki's campus, the only facility of its kind in Japan. The project will integrate the university's advanced cyberattack analysis technology with RYODEN's extensive expertise in control equipment and networks cultivated across numerous manufacturing sites.

▶ Future Outlook

Based on the results of this joint research, the company aims to support stable operations at manufacturing sites, improve the cyber resilience of regional industries, and contribute to the development of security talent.

▶ Comments from Stakeholders

Katsuyuki Tomizawa, President and Representative Director, RYODEN Corporation
For Japanese manufacturing to maintain international competitiveness, a robust, non-stop production foundation is essential. Many customers struggle with the dilemma that 'security is important, but it disrupts site operations.' This joint research with the University of Nagasaki is a challenge to resolve this exact pain point. By co-creating with top-tier academics, we aim to deliver practical solutions that support and protect the foundation of Japanese manufacturing.

Shigeyoshi Shima, Center Director and Professor, University of Nagasaki
Factory control systems are becoming prime targets for cyberattackers as IoT adoption grows. We aim to pursue practical science by translating advanced theory into forms that can be used on the shop floor. We are highly motivated to establish innovative and practical security measures that seamlessly connect the laboratory to the actual factory floor. Having RYODEN, with their deep knowledge of the field, move into our research center is a significant step forward.

▶ About the University of Nagasaki

A public university dedicated to fostering talent with rich creativity and high expertise. The Department of Information Security in the Faculty of Information Systems promotes unique, practical, and systematic educational programs and industry-academia-government collaborative projects to train experts who ensure the safety of the information society.