Japan's Largest International Cyber Security Conference "CODE BLUE 2024" Announces Call for Papers (CFP) and Announced the outline of the first round of training courses

The CODE BLUE Executive Committee has launched a call for papers (CFP) for the CODE BLUE 2024 International Conference on Cyber Security (Training: November 9-13, Conference: November 14-15 in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). The deadline for CFP is Thursday, August 15. In addition, the outline of the training course (Part 1) has been announced and registration is now open.

CODE BLUE 2024

■Call for Papers

CODE BLUE has been providing cutting-edge research results from the world's leading experts through the Call for Papers (CFP). The fields of expertise covered range from leading engineers in the security industry, to legal and political researchers specializing in cyberspace issues, law enforcement officials working against organized cybercriminal groups, and key figures involved in national foreign policy.

As in previous years, CODE BLUE 2024 is also calling for papers. Those whose presentations are accepted will be eligible for honoraria and travel to Japan. In addition, with the aim of promoting research and development by young people, we have established a Youth Track (U25) quota and will award R&D incentives to outstanding presenters. Please apply from the link below.

English : https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/cfp/

Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)

Mikko Hypponen, keynote speaker at CODE BLUE 2023

■Overview of the Training Course (Part 1)

CODE BLUE will hold its first training course in six years on November 9-13. This will be a rare opportunity to learn advanced skills in cyber security directly from specialists who are active in the first round.

As the first phase of this event, registration is now open for four training courses. You can register from the official website Training.

The courses are designed to help participants obtain certification from Offensive Security, a well-known U.S. developer of Kali Linux, a Linux distribution specializing in penetration testing. By practically learning "attackers' perspectives and methods" and "knowing your enemy", you will be able to raise your cyber security countermeasures to a higher level.

<Outline of Training>

Date & Time: 5 days from November 9 (Sat.) to 13 (Wed.), 2024

Number of participants: 40 for each course (*Minimum number of participants is 20)

Ticket sales period: [Super Early Bird] - June 30 (Sun.)

　　　　　　　　　    [Early Bird]  July 1 (Mon.) - August 31 (Sat.)

　　　　　　　　　    [Standard] September 1 (Sun.) - October 31 (Thu.)

　　　　　　　　　    [Late] November 1 (Fri.) - November 7 (Thu.)

1.[PEN-200] Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification Course

Participants will learn the basics of penetration testing using Kali Linux (skills and thinking skills required for penetration testers). Participants who pass the certification exam at the end of the course will be certified as OSCP.

Price: [Super Early Bird] 1,144,000 yen

　　　 [Early Bird] 1,258,400 yen

　　　 [Standard]1,372,800 yen

　　　 [Late] 1,487,200 yen

Details and application URL: https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/training/detail_01/

2.[PEN-300] Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP) Certification Course

This advanced penetration testing course teaches students how to perform advanced penetration testing using Kali Linux, including techniques for circumventing security measures. Participants who pass the certification exam at the end of the course will be certified as OSEP.

Price: [Super Early Bird] 1,320,000 yen

　　　 [Early Bird] 1,452,000 yen

　　　 [Standard] 1,584,000 yen

　　　 [Late] 1,716,000 yen

Details and application URL: https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/training/detail_02/

3. [WEB-300] Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) Certification Course

Learn the skills required for white box web application penetration testing. Participants who pass the certification exam at the end of the course will be certified as OSWE.

Price: [Super Early Bird] 1,320,000 yen

　　　 [Early Bird] 1,452,000 yen

　　　 [Standard] 1,584,000 yen

　　　 [Late] 1,716,000 yen

Details and application URL: https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/training/detail_03/

4.[EXP-401] Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) Certification Course

Students will learn advanced Windows Exploitation. This course is the most challenging of the Exploitation Development certifications available. Participants who pass the certification exam at the end of the course will be certified as an OSEE.

Price: [Super Early Bird] 1,760,000 yen

　　　 [Early Bird] 1,936,000 yen

　　　 [Standard] 2,112,000 yen

　　　 [Late] 2,288,000 yen

Details and application URL: https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/training/detail_04/

All prices above include tax.

■About CODE BLUE

CODE BLUE is an international cyber security conference that brings together top-class experts from Japan and abroad. This year marks the 12th time CODE BLUE has been held, providing cutting-edge lectures by cyber security experts and opportunities for information exchange and interaction across national and language barriers.

By bringing together the world's top experts in a variety of fields, the conference aims to revitalize and strengthen cooperation in security in Asia, including Japan, and to discover talented young researchers from Japan and other Asian countries and encourage them to enter the international arena.

■Outline of CODE BLUE 2024

Date: Saturday, November 9 - Friday, November 15, 2024

Organizer: CODE BLUE Executive Committee

Operated by: CODE BLUE Secretariat (BLUE Inc.)

Language: Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese (*Except for some talks and training courses)

Format: In-person

【Training】

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Wednesday, November 13, 2024

　　　(There is a minimum number of participants for each course.

　　　The number of days varies depending on the course.)

Venue: Waim Rental Room Takadanobaba (TD Building 3F)

For details of each course, please refer to "Outline of Training Courses (Part 1)" above.

【Conference】

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024

Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba

　　　(Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2/1F)

Participation fees:

1. conference ticket

(includes admission to the networking party and admission to all areas)

[Early Bird] 78,000 yen (tax included): -Friday, May 31

[Regular price] 98,000 yen (tax included): Saturday, June 1 - Thursday, November 7

[On Site] 128,000 yen (tax included): Thursday, November 14 - Friday, November 15 at the venue on the day of the event

2. visitor ticket

(limited admission to areas other than the main track, no admission to networking parties)

[Early Bird] (limited to 100 tickets): 18,000 yen (tax included) -Friday, May 31 (sales will end when the planned number of tickets is reached)

[Regular price] 28,000 yen (tax included): Saturday, June 1 - Thursday, November 7

[On Site] 32,000 yen (tax included): Thursday, November 14 - Friday, November 15 at the venue on the day of the event

Pre-registration:

Please register from the Registration page on the official website.

(English) https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/registration/

(For the press) https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/registration/press/

Web site : https://codeblue.jp/2024/en/

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■Sponsorship Opportunities

CODE BLUE 2024 is looking for sponsors. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

CODE BLUE Sponsorship Inquiry Form

https://forms.gle/JWLJznhQoeRwWnEq9