NEC Participated in NATO Cyber Defense Exercise

NEC Corporation participated in the "Locked Shields 2026" cyber defense exercise, hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). NEC collaborated with partner organizations to support the design and development of the cyber defense exercise environment for the Japan team, including its network and analysis systems. The company also provided pre-exercise training sessions aimed at enhancing participant preparedness. Locked Shields is recognized as the world's largest and most complex live-fire cyber defense exercise, organized annually by the CCDCOE since 2010. The 2026 iteration, held in April, brought together participants from approximately 40 countries. Japan's contingent participated as a joint team with Lithuania. The exercise is designed to bolster participants' capabilities in responding to real-time cyberattacks. Under highly realistic scenarios, teams are tasked with addressing complex and simultaneous cyber incidents, engaging in practical training that encompasses technical responses, legal considerations, and strategic decision-making. Through its continued involvement in exercises like Locked Shields, NEC has deepened its understanding of large-scale cyber defense operations that necessitate public-private and international collaboration. The company stated its commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and cybersecurity intelligence to contribute to secure and resilient digital infrastructure.