2017 November 30, Washington, D.C.

Axon Global CEO, Israel Martinez, was featured as the anchor speaker at the 13th U.S.-Japan Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum. The forum “brought together experts from private and public sectors; power companies; cybersecurity industries; researchers; and government regulators from both the United States and Japan. Discussions included cybersecurity threats to smart grids and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in addressing those threats. Martinez focused on creating awareness regarding recent cyberattacks on the power distribution systems of both countries and how they are increasingly damaging due the evolution of IT intersecting OT and IoT. Revelations included how new threats can “hop from i.p. based networks to industrial controlled networks”, which previously was not feasible. Martinez stated, “This invitation was perfect timing with our new launch into the Asia Pacific region. Our new initiatives in Japan specifically, complete our global reach around the world, as Axon Global.”