Former Police Cyber Chief Makoto Tanase Joins VLC Security as Director
The appointment brings a former top cybercrime investigator into a private security firm, signaling a push to integrate law enforcement expertise into corporate cyber defense.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Makoto Tanase, former chief of the Cyber Investigation Division of Japan's National Police Agency, has been appointed as a director at VLC Security. Tanase brings experience in cybercrime investigation, international cooperation, and intelligence. VLC Security provides consulting, training, and security services. The company aims to strengthen its ability to address advanced cyber threats by integrating law enforcement expertise.
Cyber threats have become a national security concern, and companies are expected to manage risks that go beyond standard IT security. VLC Security, which offers consulting, training, and white-hat hacker services, has added a director with direct experience in that higher-stakes environment. Makoto Tanase spent 25 years in law enforcement, most recently as chief of the National Police Agency's Cyber Investigation Division, and also led Interpol's financial crime unit. His role at VLC Security will involve advising on strategy, incident response, and cybercrime countermeasures, as well as helping to develop training programs that reflect real criminal tactics.
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