Prof. Yasuyuki Nogami
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Human Resource Development Programs

FeaturedWAAP Special Course

Wide and Accelerated Acquisition Program

A special graduate program that enables students to complete a doctoral degree in as little as 3 years by utilizing the advanced course credit system and early completion system throughout the doctoral program (for applicants to the master's program).

The WAAP Special Course is designed according to specific human resource development objectives. Currently, the following special course is available:

●White Hacker Training Special Course

[Objective]

For students interested in information security who wish to learn deeply from a broad perspective spanning information, electrical, and communication fields, this course provides comprehensive security education. By conducting in-depth research on both cyber and physical attack and defense from a wide perspective, students develop the ability to evaluate and implement security measures from a white hacker viewpoint based on cutting-edge attack methods for the zero-trust era of information security, with the goal of contributing to society at an early stage.

Students in this special course will advance their coursework in doctoral program subjects during their master's program enrollment under the guidance of supervising faculty, utilizing the advanced course credit system.

[Course Requirements]

Students wishing to enroll in the White Hacker Training Special Course should designate one of the following faculty members as their desired supervisor:

  • Prof. Yasuyuki Nogami
  • Prof. Toshihiro Yamauchi
  • Assoc. Prof. Kengo Iokibe

Other Educational Programs

  • Web IoT Makers Challenge in Okayama (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 2020 - )
    Practical learning of IoT technologies
  • Donated Course "Okayama IoT・AI・Security Course" (2019 - 2024)
    Practical education in collaboration with regional companies
  • Practical AI & Security Course (Okayama University & Okayama Prefecture, April 2024 - )
    Education in cutting-edge technologies integrating AI and security
  • Professional Security Human Resource Development Course (Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, 2020 - )
    Recurrent education program for working professionals
  • enpit-basicseccap (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, April 2017 - )
    Development of basic security capabilities
  • enpit-everi (Society5.0 compatible, 2017 - )
    Advanced technology human resource development

Courses Taught

Undergraduate & Graduate Courses

  • Logic Circuits
    From fundamentals to applications of digital circuits
  • Security Implementation Exercise A / B (September 2022 - )
    Practical exercises in security technology implementation
  • DX Tools, Secure Data Communication, and Data Analysis Practical Exercise (2022 - )
    Acquisition of practical skills needed in the DX era
  • Agricultural DX Hackathon (2022 - )
    Promoting DX in agriculture
  • NoCode Workshop (2022 - )
    Development methods without programming
  • Creative Exercise (August 2015 - )
    Developing creative problem-solving abilities
  • Hardware Security Exercise
    Hardware-level security
  • Security Overview
    Fundamentals of information security
  • System Security Optimization Theory
    Design of secure systems
  • Cryptographic Construction Theory
    Design and implementation of cryptographic protocols
  • Mathematical Cryptography Theory
    Mathematical foundations of cryptographic theory
  • Network Programming Laboratory
    Development of network applications
  • Electrical and Communication Systems Laboratory
    Communication systems experiments
  • C/C++ Programming Exercise
    Programming fundamentals
  • Java Programming Exercise
    Object-oriented programming

Laboratory Information

Laboratory Overview

We conduct a wide range of research from theory to implementation, focusing on information security and cryptographic theory.

Laboratory Features

  • Balanced approach between theoretical and implementation research
  • Active collaboration with domestic and international research institutions
  • Close cooperation with industry
  • Active support for students' international conference presentations
  • Encouragement of participation in security competitions

Research Topics (Examples)

  • Development of next-generation cryptographic technologies (post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic encryption)
  • IoT/AI Security
  • Implementation and evaluation of lightweight cryptography
  • Hardware security
  • Blockchain technology
  • Development of random number generators

Laboratory Website

For detailed research content, member information, and latest updates, please visit the laboratory website.

Laboratory Website

Prospective Students

For Students Interested in Joining the Laboratory

We welcome students interested in information security and cryptography theory.

Ideal Student Profile

  • Strong interest in information security and cryptographic technologies
  • Motivation to work on both theory and implementation
  • Programming experience (or willingness to learn)
  • Willingness to read English research papers
  • Ability to communicate proactively

Skills to Acquire

  • Deep understanding of cryptographic theory
  • Ability to implement security technologies
  • Paper writing and presentation skills
  • International perspective
  • Problem-solving abilities

We are always available for consultation regarding laboratory assignment. If you are interested, please contact us via the Contact page.

Career Paths of Graduates

Laboratory alumni are active in various fields including information security companies, IT companies, telecommunications companies, automobile manufacturers, and public institutions.

  • Security Engineer
  • Security Consultant
  • System Engineer
  • Research & Development
  • University Faculty / Researcher