{"id":180535,"date":"2026-01-22T06:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/saya-and-united-cybersecurity-alliance-uca-host-cybersecurity-w\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T06:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:35:08","slug":"saya-and-united-cybersecurity-alliance-uca-host-cybersecurity-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/saya-and-united-cybersecurity-alliance-uca-host-cybersecurity-w\/","title":{"rendered":"SAYA and United Cybersecurity Alliance (UCA) Host Cybersecurity W"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAYA and United Cybersecurity Alliance (UCA) Host Cybersecurity W<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-01-22 06:20:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Celebrating the Women Shaping Japan\u2019s Cybersecurity Future<\/p>\n

CSWJ recognize leadership that strengthens security through people. SAYA proudly supports this initiative to set a standard and spotlight the vital role women play in Japan\u2019s cybersecurity future.\u201d\u2014 Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi, Co-founder, SAYA University<\/p>\n

TOKYO, JAPAN, January 22, 2026 \/EINPresswire.com\/ — The Cybersecurity Woman of Japan 2025 Awards were held on December 17 at Tunnel Tokyo, the coworking space located within the headquarters of SEGA SAMMY Holdings Inc.
\nOrganized by the United Cybersecurity Alliance (UCA) in collaboration with SAYA University, the awards recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to advancing cybersecurity in Japan. The 2025 ceremony brought together leaders and professionals from government, enterprise, education, and the broader cybersecurity community to celebrate the achievements of women who play a vital role in supporting Japan\u2019s digital society.
\nThis year, seven exceptional professionals were selected in recognition of their leadership and impact across Japan\u2019s cybersecurity landscape:
\nAsuka Nakajima, Senior Security Research Engineer, Elastic Cybersecurity Women Supporter of Japan 2025
\nIsabelle Theisen, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Nomura Woman Cybersecurity Leader of Japan 2025
\nYuki Unno, Senior Security Director, Fujitsu Research Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of Japan 2025
\nYukimi Sohta, Chief Security Evangelist Japan, Director of Japan Marketing, Proofpoint People\u2019s Choice Award 2025
\nMaho Sugihara, Security Delivery Manager, Accenture Cybersecurity Woman Educator of Japan 2025
\nChinatsu Oshiki GRC Professional of Japan 2025
\nAkiko Kubota Cybersecurity Woman in Government of Japan 2025
\nEach award recipient was recognized not only for their advanced expertise and professional achievements, but also for their continued commitment to confronting complex challenges, demonstrating leadership that brings others along, and carrying forward knowledge and opportunity to the next generation. Their individual journeys serve as important guideposts in shaping the future of cybersecurity in Japan.
\nCommenting on her recognition, Isabelle Theisen, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Nomura and recipient of the Woman Cybersecurity Leader of Japan 2025 award, said:
\n\u201cThank you Carmen Marsh from the United Cybersecurity Alliance and Jonathan Rossi at SAYA for establishing this valuable cybersecurity forum for Japan. Almost two years ago, I moved from New York and stepped into a role that is equal parts mission and marathon, which was to build one security organization across regions, cultures, and business lines. After 20 years of being a CISO, I can tell you the truth \u2013 this CISO job is not the movie version. There\u2019s no hoodie, no dramatic typing, no neon map of the world lighting up behind you. Real security is not as glamorous\u2026 and it is a lot more human than that\u2026It\u2019s about conversations, decisions, and follow-through. It\u2019s about accountability. It\u2019s about closing gaps \u2013 and turning all of that work into something real, something you can point to as risk reduction. And it\u2019s never finished \u2013 it\u2019s an ongoing journey. But I also want to be clear about what powers that journey: it\u2019s passion \u2013 and yes, this can be a very ungrateful job. But passion keeps you moving forward. Passion for protecting people and the business. Passion for doing the unglamorous work when nobody is clapping. And for me, it always comes back to one thing: Can we explain that journey clearly? I like to tell stories outside of my CISO role, and it\u2019s the same skill. If you cannot make the risk understandable, you cannot get people aligned \u2013 and you cannot drive real change. I didn\u2019t do any of this alone. I\u2019m grateful to my teams, my mentors, and the partners who keep choosing progress. So, to the next generation of women in cybersecurity: We need you. Keep showing up, keep asking the hard questions, keep leading \u2013 and NEVER GIVE UP. \u201d
\nThe ceremony was moderated by Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi, Co-Founder of SAYA University, a Japan-native cybersecurity awareness platform advancing human-centric digital safety education. He was joined by Natsue Ishida, Executive Officer, Group Privacy Officer, Managing Director Legal, SEGA SAMMY Holdings Inc.
\nReflecting on the purpose of the awards, Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi, noted that the Cybersecurity Woman of Japan Awards \u201crecognize leadership that strengthens security at its foundation\u2014through people.\u201d He added that SAYA continues to support the initiative to set a visible standard for women\u2019s leadership in cybersecurity and to highlight the role women already play in shaping Japan\u2019s cybersecurity landscape.
\nCommenting on this year\u2019s awards, Carmen Marsh, Founder of the Cybersecurity Woman of Japan Awards and CEO of the United Cybersecurity Alliance, emphasized:
\n\u201cI am deeply moved by the intelligence, resilience, leadership, and humanity demonstrated by this year\u2019s award recipients. Each honoree embodies not only exceptional expertise, but also the courage and integrity to lift others as they rise. When this community comes together with purpose, society moves forward.\u201d
\nAbout SAYA University
\nSAYA University is a Japan-native trust and safety platform that strengthens digital security and everyday peace of mind through comprehensive Japanese-language cybersecurity education.Through anime-style micro-learning, SAYA delivers short, focused training modules based on real-world incidents and emerging threats, emphasizing changes in human awareness and behavior as the foundation of effective cybersecurity. Its growing digital micro-learning library includes AI security awareness and family- and children-focused digital safety series such as \u201cProtect Our Kids\u201d and \u201cWhat You Should Never Ask AI,\u201d addressing everyday digital risks across both households and workplaces. Serving enterprises, local governments, and educational institutions, SAYA supports stronger organizational and societal resilience through practical, culturally aligned cybersecurity education.
\nAbout Cybersecurity Woman of Japan (CSWJ) Awards
\nNow in its third year, the Cybersecurity Woman of Japan (CSWJ) Awards\u2014launched in 2023 by the United Cybersecurity Alliance with SAYA University as an early collaborator\u2014continue to recognize women shaping Japan\u2019s cybersecurity future.
\nBy highlighting outstanding achievements across technology, education, public policy, and legal and regulatory fields, the CSWJ Awards strengthen Japan\u2019s cyber resilience while elevating the country\u2019s presence and influence in the global, human-centered security landscape.
\nYuka KomejiSAYA+1 202-961-2085email us hereVisit us on social media:LinkedInX<\/p>\n

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