Insider Threats in the Era of Economic Security
Overview
As economic security becomes a growing priority in Japan, risks to technology, R&D data, and critical infrastructure are no longer limited to external cyberattacks.
Recent cases include North Korean operatives obtaining employment under false identities to access internal systems through legitimate accounts. At the same time, geopolitical competition involving China has increased concerns over internal access gained through legal or semi legal means.
These threats emerge not from outside intrusion, but from trusted insiders and normal human behavior. Remote work, cloud services, and generative AI further amplify the potential for unintentional or intentional data exposure.
This seminar examines why insider threats are increasing and introduces behavior focused approaches to managing and mitigating these risks.
Event Overview
- Date: Monday, May 27, 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 15:30
- Venue: Akasaka Intercity AIR 4F
- Venus Site: https://www.intercity-air.com/
- Host: Nihon Cyber Defence Co., Ltd.
- Sponsor: DTEX Systems
- Registration Link: https://insider-threats-in-the-era-of-economic-security-tickets.eventbrite.co.uk
Time Schedule
- 13:00 – 13:05 : Opening Remarks by Cartan McLaughlin
- 13:05 – 14:00 : Presentation by Jamie Lindsay (DTEX)
- 14:00 – 14:30 : TBD
- 14:30 – 15:00 : Panel Discussion
- 15:00 – 15:30 : Networking
Speakers
- Keynote Speaker: Jamie Lindsay, DTEX System Vice President, APAC and Japan
- Guest Speaker: TBD
Program Outline
How Cyber Security professionals can help address Insider Risk.
Insider risk remains one of the most material yet misunderstood business risks facing organisations today. While external cyber threats dominate headlines, the majority of damaging incidents originate from trusted users operating with legitimate access, often without malicious intent. As the adoption of AI tools accelerates, the potential impact of insider risk is increasing while response windows are shrinking.
This session reframes insider risk away from traditional, event driven “insider threat” models and instead presents it as a progressive risk trajectory shaped by behavioural insight. Rather than reactively focusing on every single, we focus on where organisations can identify patterns, intervene earlier and more proportionately, leading to preventing incidents before policy breaches or data loss occur.
A central theme is that effective insider risk programs are not driven by technology alone. They succeed when security teams enable the business, aligning cyber capability with HR, Legal, Privacy, and executives around clear governance, shared thresholds, and defensible decision making. When done well, insider risk programs reduce harm, protect trust, and improve outcomes for both the organisation and its people.
We will explore how mature programs translate behavioural signals into business impact, apply privacy by design principles in day to day operations, and navigate emerging challenges such as AI enabled misuse, where ordinary productivity tools can unintentionally create material exposure.
About DTEX Systems
DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform built for enterprise scale to detect threats early and prevent breaches. Its unified platform combines insider risk management, data loss prevention, user activity monitoring, and AI security into a single solution, enabling enterprises and government organizations worldwide to identify risks early, protect sensitive information, and maintain trust. By leveraging advanced analytics and privacy-by-design technology, DTEX empowers organizations to stay ahead of evolving security challenges in the age of AI.
About Jamie Lindsay
Jamie Lindsay is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with 15 years of experience in cyber, insider risk and enterprise technology. As the VP of Technology at DTEX Systems, he focuses on the application of current and emerging technologies to mitigate the risk of insider threats. Jamie has directly supported the development and maturation of some of the leading insider programs in Australia and around the world. Sectors supported include Banking, Federal Government, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Manufacturing and Energy and Utilities. Jamie also leads DTEX’s partnership with the MITRE Corporation, with the mission to uplift capability for Critical Infrastructure and Government entities across the Five Eyes countries.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at ncdevents2026@nihoncyberdefence.co.jp
