Events & Topics before 2017 | Memorandum of Understanding on Research Cooperation Sig... 3 of 4 https://www.nict.go.jp/en/info/topics/2014/12/141217-1.html Figure 1 Cyber-attacks against Japan and France detected by NICTER [Click picture to enlarge] Research and development on information-centric network technologies (ICN/CCN) NICT conducts research and development in the field of informationcentric network technologies (ICN/CCN), which are new network technologies. In an information-centric network, a user acquires information from the network by using a content name as an identifier. This makes it possible to acquire information more expeditiously and efficiently than by using the currently diffused IP address-based communication. Since information-centric network technologies are expected to contribute towards not only increasing convenience for users but also improving communication efficiency and saving energy through effective Figure 2 IP address-based communication and information-centric network [Click picture to enlarge] utilization of networks and server resources, NICT is pushing forward research and development aimed at practical application of these technologies. Contact Yasuhiro Koyama, Yuki Kageyama International Cooperation Office 21.02.23, 18:28