# Cybersecurity preparedness initiatives in Hokkaido > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-preparedness-initiatives-in-hokkaido > Updated: 2026-08-31T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Regional authorities in Hokkaido are organizing initiatives to improve cybersecurity preparedness and resilience. In late August, the Hokkaido Bureau of Telecommunications announced a ‘Cyber Incident Exercise in Sapporo’ scheduled for September 8, 2026. This program, held in cooperation with the Hokkaido Regional Information Security Liaison, focuses on providing hands-on experience in responding to threats like ransomware and suspicious emails through practical simulations and organizational response training. Following this, the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a seminar for September 30, 2026, specifically targeting the risks ransomware poses to small and medium-sized enterprises. This seminar will utilize case studies and introduce the ‘Security Control System (SCS) evaluation system’ to bolster supply chain security. Discussions surrounding these efforts emphasize a transition toward ‘cyber resilience,’ moving beyond simple prevention to focus on localized damage control and organized recovery procedures to mitigate business interruptions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry to host cybersecurity seminar A cybersecurity seminar in Hokkaido will address ransomware risks for SMEs, while industry experts highlight the growing need for cyber resilience to ensure rapid business recovery after attacks. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-bureau-of-economy-trade-and-industry-to-host-cybersecurity-seminar ### 2026-08-17: Hokkaido Bureau of Telecommunications to host cyber incident exercise in Sapporo The Hokkaido Bureau of Telecommunications will host a free cyber incident response exercise in Sapporo on September 8, 2026, to help local businesses practice managing cyberattacks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-bureau-of-telecommunications-to-host-cyber-incident-exercise-in-sapporo --- Cite as: Cybersecurity preparedness initiatives in Hokkaido. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-preparedness-initiatives-in-hokkaido