CODE BLUE 2025: Japan’s Premier Cybersecurity Conference Announces David Brumley, a Pioneer of Software Security Automation in the AI Era as Keynote Speaker – Registration Now Open for Four Training Courses –
CODE BLUE Executive Committee
The CODE BLUE Executive Committee is pleased to announce that David Brumley, a pioneer in the field of software security automation, professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and CEO of Mayhem (formerly ForAllSecure), will deliver the Opening Keynote at the international cybersecurity conference, CODE BLUE 2025 (Training: November 16-17, Conference: November 18-19 in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo).
In addition, ahead of the conference, training courses will be held from Sunday, November 16 to Monday, November 17, 2025. We are pleased to announce the overview of each training course and officially open registration.
CODE BLUE 2025
■Opening Keynote: Advancing a Trustworthy Computing Society
David Bramley, CEO of Mayhem (formerly ForAllSecure), is a pioneer in the field of software security automation. With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, he has published numerous academic papers and received multiple prestigious awards. He has also been invited to speak at leading international conferences such as USENIX Security.
Mayhem, the security testing platform developed by his company, leverages a multi-layered approach that combines fuzzing, symbolic execution, and machine learning to automatically identify software vulnerabilities from an attacker’s perspective.
The origins of this technology can be traced back to the autonomous security system, also named Mayhem, which won the Cyber Grand Challenge (CGC) hosted by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at DEF CON 24 in 2016. CGC showcased fully autonomous systems capable of identifying vulnerabilities, generating exploits, and applying patches—entirely without human intervention, pushing the boundaries of next-generation cybersecurity.
Brumley’s research vision is to create systems that automatically detect exploitable bugs in software across the globe. In his keynote, he will discuss efforts to realize a trustworthy computing society based on this ambitious vision.
<Profile: David Brumley>
David Brumley is the CEO of Mayhem (formerly ForAllSecure) and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, recognized as a leading authority in software security automation. In 2012, he co-founded ForAllSecure with members of Carnegie Mellon’s elite CTF team, PPP. In 2016, the team gained global recognition by winning the Cyber Grand Challenge, hosted by DARPA (the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Brumley is also deeply committed to educating the next generation and launched picoCTF, a free computer security education program.
Left: Venue of the 2016 Cyber Grand Challenge (CGC),
Right: Mayhem by ForAllSecure, the winning team
■ Overview of Training Courses
Following the success of last year, CODE BLUE will again offer training sessions. They are scheduled to take place from Sunday, November 16 to Monday, November 17, 2025, prior to the conference. This year, four training courses will be offered, covering topics such as AI agents and Windows event log analysis. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity to learn advanced cybersecurity skills directly from specialists actively working on the front lines. Additionally, all training participants will receive tickets to attend the CODE BLUE conference.
＜AI Agent Security Masterclass＞
Trainer：Abhay Bhargav
Outline：This masterclass offers a practical and comprehensive deep dive into attacking and defending AI agents. It is specifically tailored for application security and DevSecOps professionals who are responsible for securely and effectively integrating AI into workflows.
Language ：English
Format ：In-person
Capacity ： 24（※Minimum number of participants: 8）
Price ： 280,000 JPY (tax included)
Registration Deadline： November 11th, 2025
Details & Registration：https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/aiagentclass/
＜Hacking Modern Web & Desktop apps: Master the Future of Attack Vectors＞
Trainer：Abraham Aranguren, Anirudh Anand
Outline：Modern web applications introduce new threat opportunities in addition to traditional attack vectors. In this course, you'll learn how to review modern web applications built with Node.js—techniques that are also applicable to other web platforms. This course is ideal for penetration testers, web developers, and anyone interested in the security of JavaScript/Node.js and modern application stacks.
Language ：English
Format ：In-person
Capacity ： 30（※Minimum number of participants: 5）
Price ： 260,000 JPY (tax included)
Registration Deadline： November 11th, 2025
Details & Registration：https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/attackmodernweb/
＜Advanced Windows Event Log Analysis and Threat Hunting with Yamato Security Tools＞
Trainer：Zach Mathis
Outline：This training is a two-day bootcamp that teaches how to detect Windows and Active Directory (AD) attacks through the configuration and analysis of Windows event logs. It starts with the fundamentals and progresses to more advanced attack techniques.
Language ：Japanese
(Supplementary English explanations available if needed)
Format ：In-person
Capacity ： 34（※Minimum number of participants: 5）
Price ： 220,000 JPY (tax included)
Registration Deadline： November 11th, 2025
Details & Registration：https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/advancedeventlog/
＜Advanced Decompiler & Programming Techniques with IDA Pro＞
Trainer：Hex-Rays Trainer
Outline：This course, led by a Hex-Rays trainer , is designed for intermediate to advanced IDA users who wish to master the IDA Decompiler and programming with IDA Python and the C++ SDK.
Language ：English
Format ：In-person
Capacity ： 20（※Minimum number of participants: 10）
Price ： 370,000 JPY (tax included)
Registration Deadline： November 11th, 2025
Details & Registration：https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/advanceddecompile/
■CODE BLUE 2025 Overview
Date: November 16th (Sunday) to November 19th (Wednesday), 2025
Organizer: CODE BLUE Executive Committee
Operation: CODE BLUE Secretariat (BLUE Co., Ltd.)
Language: Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available* (*excluding some talks)
Format: In-person
【Training】
Date: November 16th (Sunday) to November 17th(Monday), 2025
(Each course is subject to a minimum number of participants)
Venue: Bellesalle Shinjuku Minamiguchi
(Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Minamiguchi Building 4F)
*Please refer to the Training page of the official website for the participation fee and details of each course.
(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/program/trainings/
(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/
【Conference】
Date: November 18th (Tuesday) to November 19th (Wednesday), 2025
Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba
(Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2/1F)
Price:
1.Conference Ticket
(Full Access to All Areas, Including the Networking Party)
<Regular Price> 98,000 yen (tax incl.): June 1st - Nov 11th
<On Site> 128,000 yen (tax incl.): Nov 18th - Nov 19th
2. Visitor Ticket
(Access Limited to Select Areas, No Participation in Main Track or Networking Parties)
<Regular Price> 28,000 yen (tax incl.): June 1st - Nov 11th
<On Site> 32,000 yen (tax incl.): Nov 18th - Nov 19th
Registration:
Please register from the Registration page on the official website.
(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/registration/
(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/registration/
(Press) https://codeblue.jp/en/registration/press-registration/
■About CODE BLUE
CODE BLUE is an international cybersecurity conference that brings together top-class experts from Japan and around the world. Now in its 13th edition, the conference offers cutting-edge presentations by cybersecurity specialists, as well as opportunities for information exchange and networking that transcend national and language barriers. By gathering world-class experts active in diverse fields, CODE BLUE aims to invigorate and strengthen security collaboration across Asia, including Japan. The conference also seeks to discover and support talented young researchers from Japan and other Asian countries, encouraging them to step onto the global stage.
Official Site: https://codeblue.jp/en/
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■ About Sponsorship
We are looking for sponsors for CODE BLUE 2025. (Please note that some sponsorship tiers are no longer available.) If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form below, and we will send you the sponsorship materials.
[CODE BLUE Sponsor Inquiry Form]
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