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Mr. Toshizo Ido - The Governor, Hyogo Prefecture
As computers and the Internet have become prevalent throughout the world, information of every conceivable type is being freely exchanged on a global scale. To meet the entirely different requirements and needs stemming from this new environment, the world is in need of talented professionals with expert knowledge of information security.
Accordingly, Hyogo Prefecture, which is conducting prefectural administration under the principle of safety and security, has joined forces with Carnegie Mellon University, a world leader in information technology education and research. Together we have created Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan, an institution of higher learning dedicated to the training of experts in information security.
Hyogo has been Japan’s premier gateway to the world ever since the Port of Kobe became an open port in 1868. We have produced great numbers of politicians, businessmen, scientists and engineers, and these people have shown the world their foresight and enterprising spirit. We certainly hope to see the enrollment of young people with high career goals in this program, so that they can acquire knowledge of advanced information security technology and apply their expertise for the good of the world. |
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Dr. Jared L. Cohon - President of Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a world leader in research in the fields Of engineering and computer science and specifically, in the area of information security. We are honored to have the Hyogo Prefectural Government as a partner in establishing Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan.
This endeavor will be a joint initiative to prepare students to become leaders in the growing and rapidly changing field of information security by blending the studies of information security technology, business management and policy.
There is great significance in the establishment of Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan. We believe this partnership will help to train the security leaders of tomorrow. Worldwide, we need to address the need for talented,experienced and well trained security specialists. This program will allow us to do that in Japan.
We also look forward to the research collaboration with scientists and industry in Japan and the opportunities to work with talented professionals in Japan who want to establish themselves as experts in this field. |
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Dr. Jun Murai - Professor, Faculty of Environmental Information, the Graduate School of Media & Governance, Keio University, and Advisor to Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan
Digital information has advanced to a dramatic degree, becoming a key social infrastructure today. Japan, having both the human resources and technology to use digital information, is expected to play a key role in the achievement of a global information society.
Thus it is significant that Carnegie Mellon University, which is known as the world’s premier institution in computer science education, has established in Hyogo, one of Japan’s key cities, its education and research center aimed at bringing safety and security to the fledging information society. I fully expect that this joint venture will produce many experts who can contribute to the aforementioned cause on the global stage, and who can significantly advance the research efforts on information security. |
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Dr. Hiroshi Yasuda - Professor, Center for Collaborative Research, University of Tokyo and Advisor to Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan
It is inspiring to learn that Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan opened its doors in 2005, the first year of the Personal Information Protection Law in Japan. The venture is certainly an appropriate response to the needs of changing times.
Given the expansion of the Internet, network infrastructure has become an indispensable part of social life and industrial activity for mankind. However, for various reasons today’s networks are vulnerable to numerous risks, such as information leaks and data corruption. Therefore, to limit these risks and provide more secure networks for the safety of society, it is vital to raise society's awareness regarding the importance of information security. At the same time it is imperative that we train information security professionals who can effectively defend our networks. The opening of Carnegie Mellon CyLab Japan is a well-timed move in response to this need, and I have deep respect for the far-sightedness of the people behind the project. I wish the school all the best for the continued advancement and furtherance of its objective, and wish all the graduating students a bright future and career. |
We have also received encouraging messages from the following individuals:
| Takemochi Ishii - Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo |
| Kuniaki Uehara - Professor, Graduate School of Sciemce and Technology, Department of Computer and Systems Engineering, Kobe University |
| Masaya Uchida - Associate Professor, Institute of Information Security Ggraduate course in Information Security |
| Youki Kadobayashi - Associate Professor, Graduate School of Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology |
| Hiroaki Kikuchi - Associate Professor, Department of Information Media Technology, School of Information Technology and Electronics, Tokai University |
| Masatsugu Kidode - Professor, Graduate School of Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology |
| Ken Sakamura - Professor, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, Graduate School of The University of Tokyo |
| Ryoichi Sasaki - Professor, School of Engineering , Tokyo Denki University |
| Shinji Shimojo - Professor, Cybermedia Center, Osaka University |
| Isao Shirakawa - Professor & Dean, Graduate School of Applied Informatics, University of Hyogo |
| Hiroki Takakura - Associate Professor, Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies, Kyoto University |
| Jyunichi Nakazawa - Director of Information Security Project Office, Information Security Center, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology |
| Masatsugu Tsuji - Professor, Graduate School of Applied Informatics, University of Hyogo |
| Yoshiyasu Takefuji, Faculty of Environmental Information, Keio University |
| Kazuhiko Nishi - Senior Counselor to Hyogo Prefectural Goverment and President of Suma Gakuen |
| Hiroki Nogawa - Information Center fo Medical Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University |
| Masakatsu Morii - Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Kobe University |
| Kenji Watanabe - Associate Professor, Nagaoka University of Technology |
| Ikuo Misumi - Director of IT Security Center, Information - Technology Promation Agency, Japan |
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