AJCCA Receives Special Contribution Award at ASOCIO Digital Summit 2025
Celebrating Cyber Leadership, Trust, and Collaboration Across Asia
Taipei, Taiwan — The ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) has been honored with the Special Contribution Award at the Asia Pacific Information Services Industry Digital Summit (ASOCIO Digital Summit), which officially opened today at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel.
The prestigious event was inaugurated by Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Bi-khim Hsiao and co-hosted by the Taiwan Information Service Industry Association (TISSA) and the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), under the guidance of the Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) and the Administration for Digital Industries. The opening ceremony also featured Minister of Digital Affairs Lin Yi-ching, ASOCIO Chairman Stan Singh-Jit, and TISSA Chairman Shen Bo-yen.
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Recognizing Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration
The Special Contribution Award acknowledges AJCCA’s significant efforts in connecting and fostering collaboration across multiple cybersecurity communities throughout the ASEAN and Japan regions. Under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Rudi Lumanto, Vice Chairman Dr Hiroshi Esaki, Mr Johnny Kho, and Secretary General Mr Seiichi Ito, AJCCA has played a vital role in strengthening cross-border cooperation, sharing cyber threat intelligence, and advancing collective digital resilience.
Representing the alliance at the award ceremony were:
- Dr. Rudi Lumanto — Chairman
- Dr. Hiroshi Esaki — Vice Chairman
- Mr. Seiichi Ito — Secretary General
- Mr. Ichiro Kowaki — Auditor
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Commitment to Continued Contribution
Dr. Rudi Lumanto expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, emphasizing that the award serves as both an honor and an inspiration:
“This award is another motivation trigger for AJCCA to continue our mission — to do more work and contribute even further to the cybersecurity community in the region.”
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Driving a Safer Digital Future
Since its establishment, AJCCA has actively promoted knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and joint cybersecurity initiatives between ASEAN member countries and Japan. The alliance’s efforts align with ASOCIO’s broader mission to drive digital transformation, strengthen trust, and ensure a secure digital ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region.
The recognition at the ASOCIO Digital Summit 2025 reinforces AJCCA’s leadership and commitment to advancing cybersecurity collaboration, innovation, and community development in an era of growing digital interdependence.
