Riotaro Okada
About Riotaro Okada
Riotaro Okada serves as the Japan Chapter Leader for OWASP and has contributed to significant projects in application security, including the OWASP Top 10 and ASVS. He specializes in M&A auditing and has been involved in public communication and marketing within the information security sector.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Riotaro Okada serves as the Japan Chapter Leader at OWASP, a role he has held since 2012. In this capacity, he has contributed to significant projects such as the OWASP Top 10 and the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS). He has also participated in translating the OWASP Top 10-2017 into Japanese and has reviewed translations for the same version. His involvement enhances the accessibility of critical application security resources within the Japanese-speaking community.
Education and Expertise
Riotaro Okada holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Kenichi Ohmae Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also studied Electric Engineering at Kobe City College of Technology from 1983 to 1988. His educational background supports his specialization in M&A auditing, focusing on IT due diligence, business model due diligence, and environmental due diligence. Additionally, he is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), indicating his expertise in agile project management.
Background
Riotaro Okada has been actively involved in the information security sector, particularly in public communication and marketing. His role as Japan Chapter Leader at OWASP and his contributions to various security projects reflect his commitment to enhancing application security practices. He has organized initiatives such as the Hardening Project, which aims to improve security measures and practices in the industry.
Current Position at Business Breakthrough University
Since 2015, Riotaro Okada has been working as Visiting Faculty at Business Breakthrough University. In this role, he shares his knowledge and expertise in business and information security with students, contributing to their education and professional development. His long-term association with the university highlights his dedication to fostering learning in the field.