AI, Cyber, and Regional Security: What Mythos Tells Us About the Future
Overview
The seminar is composed of two themes. The first is our perspective on the emergence of ‘Mythos.’
Recent advances in AI are rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, introducing powerful new capabilities while also significantly expanding the attack surface and accelerating the scale and sophistication of cyber threats. The announcement and growing adoption of Anthropic’s “Mythos” have already sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry and the broader business environment, raising urgent concerns about how such systems could be exploited in real-world threat scenarios. Our CEO, Cartan McLaughlin, will discuss an overview of this situation and our approach to addressing it.
The second theme is “The strategic and regional security implications of AI and cyber capabilities for Taiwan, Japan, and the United States amid rising geopolitical tensions.”
Tensions are increasing in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly between Japan and China. Taiwan, which stands on the front line of these tensions, faces daily cyberattacks and influence operations. Admiral Lee Hsi-Min, former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Taiwan, will speak about the current situation.
Event Overview
- Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 15:30
- Venue: Amphitheater 4F, Akasaka Intercity AIR
- Venus Site: https://www.intercity-air.com/
- Host: Nihon Cyber Defence Co., Ltd.
- Registration Link: https://ai-cyber-regional-security-mythos-future.eventbrite.co.uk
Time Schedule
- 13:00 – 13:05 : Opening Remarks by NCD
- 13:05 – 14:00 : Presentation by Cartan McLaughlin
- 14:00 – 14:30 : Presentation by Admiral Lee Hsi-Min
- 14:30 – 15:00 : Panel Discussion
- 15:00 – 15:30 : Networking
Speakers
- Keynote Speaker: Cartan McLaughlin, Founder and CEO of NCD
- Guest Speaker: Admiral Lee Hsi-Min, the 26th Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
About NCD and Cartan McLaughlin
Cartan McLaughlin is the Founder and CEO of NCD, a Japan-based cybersecurity company dedicated to strengthening corporate and national resilience against cybercrime. Under his leadership, NCD delivers world-class security solutions and advisory services across multiple sectors, including finance, government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise in Japan.
About Admiral Lee Hsi-Min
Admiral Lee Hsi-Min served over forty years in the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy and was the 26th Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of China (Taiwan). He was the highest ranking military officer and the primary military advisor to both the President and the Minister of National Defense. Before his tenure as Chief of the General Staff, Admiral Lee served as the Chief of Navy and Vice Minister of National Defense. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Project 2049 Institute.
Admiral Lee graduated from the Republic of China Naval Academy and completed postgraduate officer education programs in Taiwan’s Naval Command and Staff College and the U.S. Naval War College.
Note
- Please be advised that this event is intended for non-competing organisations only.
- At the check-in desk, neither a registration form nor a QR code is required. Please present two business cards. We appreciate your cooperation.
- Consecutive translation will be provided at the seminar.
- If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at ncdevents2026@nihoncyberdefence.co.jp.
