About Us
Introduction
NTT Social Informatics Laboratories is engaged in research and development of technologies to contribute to the transformation and development of advanced social systems and human societies through ICT.
The research objectives include: wellbeing research for human happiness; innovation technology for social systems through the fusion of ICT technology and social science; establishment of new technologies to eliminate threats such as cyber attacks; establishment of technologies to realize innovations to create safe social systems through the analysis and prediction of social information; creation of high-value-added social systems through data distribution and utilization that balances usability and security; new data protection technology that utilizes cryptography as well as physical properties; and creation of fundamental next-generation cryptography theories that will lead global expansion.
Greetings
Vice President, Head of NTT Social Informatics Laboratories
Yoshiaki Nakajima
Advances in information and communication technology have greatly changed the means of daily communication. We can now freely connect online with anyone anywhere, have unfettered access to information, and rely on AI to do complex tasks that we thought only humans could do. As a result, various aspects of society have changed, including relationships with family and friends, education and culture, work styles, economic activities, and international relations.
How should we face these technological advances? How can we enjoy the convenience of technology every day, but at the same time protect humanity, individual freedom, and privacy?
Focusing on the relationship between "society" and "information and communications technology," NTT Social Informatics Laboratories's mission is "research and development of information and communications technology that supports the development of society from the perspective of people," in order to make information and communications technology that will continue to evolve through IOWN and tsuzumi, which NTT is developing, useful for people and not disadvantageous. Our goal is to realize an affluent society where everyone can live in their own way through the safe and fair use of information.
To this end, we have established four core themes and are promoting comprehensive research and development that includes not only information science but also humanities, social sciences, and legal systems.
・"Social Well-being Research" brings new forms of happiness to people in harmony with individual autonomy and groups
・"Research on innovative cybersecurity technologies" that will bring about game change through collaboration between people and AI
・"Research on Digital Trust Enhancement Technology" to make information distribution systems and AI truly dependable for people
・"Research on innovative cryptography" that will bring true security to people in the future of quantum computing age
We will create and deliver information and communications technology that is truly valuable to society from the perspective of people. Let's walk together toward a hopeful future.
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NTT-CERT Annual Cybersecurity Report
This report summarizes cybersecurity trends during fiscal year 2022 along with our related activities at NTT Social Informatics Laboratories.