He received his MS/PhD degrees in Informatics from the Institute of Information Security in 2007 and 2010. He was admitted to the Institute of Information Security as an assistant professor since 2010 and as an associate professor since 2014. He has been an associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Design, Kagawa University since 2024. He was also an academic visitor at Royal Holloway, University of London, Information Security Group from April 2014 to March 2015. He is a member of IPSJ, IEICE, JSSST and IEEE.

• OS Security / Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Network Security / Zero Trust Security
• OSINT / Intelligence Mining
• Malware Analysis

• Practical Technologies for Information Security

• K. Sakai, K. Takeshige, K. Kato, N. Kurihara, K. Ono and M. Hashimoto, "An Automatic Detection System for Fake Japanese Shopping Sites Using fastText and LightGBM," in IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3323218.
• N. Ito, M. Hashimoto and A. Otsuka, "Feature Extraction Methods for Binary Code Similarity Detection Using Neural Machine Translation Models," in IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3316215.
• K. Yonemura, M. Hashimoto et al., "Motivation in Teaching Expert Development Project by KOSEN Security Educational Community," 2023 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Kuwait, Kuwait, 2023, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/EDUCON54358.2023.10125167.
• Y. Masubuchi, M. Hashimoto, A. Otsuka, "SIBYL: A Method for Detecting Similar Binary Functions Using Machine Learning," IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, Vol. E105-D, No.4, pp.755-765, Apr. 2022.
• A. Kanda, M. Hashimoto, "Identification of TLS Communications Using Randomness Testing," 2021 IEEE 45th Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), 2021, pp. 1099-1106, doi: 10.1109/COMPSAC51774.2021.00150.
• Yamauchi T, Akao Y, Yoshitani R, Nakamura Y, Hashimoto M. Additional kernel observer: privilege escalation attack prevention mechanism focusing on system call privilege changes. International Journal of Information Security. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10207-020-00514-7
• M. Kadoguchi, H. Kobayashi, S. Hayashi, A. Otsuka and M. Hashimoto, "Deep Self-Supervised Clustering of the Dark Web for Cyber Threat Intelligence," 2020 IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI), Arlington, VA, USA, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISI49825.2020.9280485.
• H. Kobayashi, M. Kadoguchi, S. Hayashi, A. Otsuka and M. Hashimoto, "An Expert System for Classifying Harmful Content on the Dark Web," 2020 IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI), Arlington, VA, USA, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISI49825.2020.9280536.
• M. Kadoguchi, S. Hayashi, M. Hashimoto and A. Otsuka, "Exploring the Dark Web for Cyber Threat Intelligence using Machine Leaning," 2019 IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI), Shenzhen, China, 2019, pp. 200-202, doi: 10.1109/ISI.2019.8823360.
• T. Yamauchi, Y. Akao, R. Yoshitani, Y. Nakamura and M. Hashimoto, "Additional Kernel Observer to Prevent Privilege Escalation Attacks by Focusing on System Call Privilege Changes," 2018 IEEE Conference on Dependable and Secure Computing (DSC), 2018, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/DESEC.2018.8625137.
• Masaki Hashimoto : Access Control Technology and Its Latest Trends, Journal of Japan Society for Security Management, Vol.29, No.3, pp.21-27, 2016.
• Ruo Ando, Masaki Hashimoto , Toshihiro Yamauchi: Secure File Access Log External Storage Mechanism by Virtualization Technology, IPSJ Journal, Vol.54, No.2, pp.585-595, Feb. 2013.
• Toshiharu Harada, Tetsuo Handa, Masaki Hashimoto , Hidehiko Tanaka: Mandatory Access Control Method Based on Application Execution Status, IPSJ Journal, Vol.53, No.9, pp.2130-2147, Sep. 2012.
• Masaki Hashimoto , Ruo Ando, ​​Toshiyuki Maeda, Hidehiko Tanaka: Trends in OS research for improving information security, IPSJ Journal: Computing Systems (ACS), Vol.5, No.2, pp.51-62 , Mar. 2012.
• Masaki Hashimoto , Mira Kim, Hidenori Tsuji, Hidehiko Tanaka: IPSJ Transactions on Authorization Policy Based on Logic Programming, Vol.51, No.9, pp.1682-1691, Sep. 2010.
• M. Hashimoto, M. Kim, H. Tsuji and H. Tanaka, "Policy Description Language for Dynamic Access Control Models," 2009 Eighth IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, 2009, pp. 37-42, doi: 10.1109/DASC.2009.129.
• Masaki Hashimoto , Mira Kim, Hidenori Tsuji, Hidehiko Tanaka: Research on Multiple Policy Integrated Management Method for Distributed Systems, Proceedings of Computer Systems Symposium, IPSJ Symposium Series, vol.2008, no.12, IPSJ, pp.49-56, 2008.
• Mira Kim, Masaki Hashimoto , Hidenori Tsuji, Hidehiko Tanaka: Examination of Information Leakage Prevention Technology by Self-Destruction Function of Files, Proceedings of Computer Security Symposium, IPSJ Symposium Series, Vol.2008, No.8, Volume 1 Information Processing Society of Japan, pp.115-119, 2008.
• Masaki Hashimoto , Mira Kim, Hidenori Tsuji, Hidehiko Tanaka: Initial Study of Access Control Model for Distributed Processing Based on Policy, Proceedings of Computer Systems Symposium, IPSJ Symposium Series, vol.2007, no.14, Information Processing Society of Japan Society of Japan, pp.217-224, 2007.

• April 01, 2024 -　March 31, 2028, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research（Ｃ）/ Principal Investigator / Development of Fine-grained Protection Domain Composition Mechanisms to Support Practical Implementation of Defense-in-depth Strategy
• April 01, 2019 -　March 31, 2022, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research（Ｃ）/ Principal Investigator / Intelligent Intrusion Detection/Prevention Method Based on Highly Reliable Access Control
• April 01, 2012 -　March 31, 2015, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) / Co-Investigator / Resource Access Control Method for Strengthening OS to Realize Next-Generation Information Security Infrastructure (Principal Investigator: Hidehiko Tanaka) )
• April 01, 2010 -　March 31, 2012, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) / Co-Investigator / Common Access Control Architecture that Supports the Sound Development of SOA (Principal Investigator: Hidehiko Tanaka)
• April 01, 2009 -　March 31, 2010, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) / Research assistant / Common Access Control Architecture that Supports the Sound Development of SOA (Principal Investigator: Hidehiko Tanaka)
• April 01, 2005 -　March 31, 2008, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) / Research assistant / OS Security Infrastructure Enhancement Method by Linking Multiple OSs and Incorporating Upper Layer Functions (Principal Investigator: Hidehiko Tanaka)

Currently

1. April 2024 - Currently, Certification System for Advanced Maintenance Enforcement Provider, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Review Board Member
2. October 2022 - Currently, Industry-Academia Collaboration Council for Cyber Security, Japan Network Security Association, Director
3. October 2022 - Currently, KOSEN Security Educational Community, National Institute of Technology, Adviser
4. October 2021 - Currently, Study Committee on Cyber Security and Human Resource Development in Private Electric Facilities, Industrial Structure Council, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Committee Chair
5. April 2021 - Currently, IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, Editorial Committee
6. April 2021 - Currently, IPSJ Computer Security Group (CSEC), Steering Committee
7. January 2021 - Currently, the Electricity Safety System WG, Electricity Safety Subcommittee, Consumer Product Safety Subcommittee, Industrial Structure Council, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Expert Member
8. April 2020 - Currently, JSSST SIG-rePiT, Steering Committee
9. April 2018 - Currently, OSS Security Technology Workshop (OWS), Steering Committee
10. January 2018 - Currently, NETSAP: The IEEE International Workshop on Network Technologies for Security, Administration and Protection, Workshop Organizer
11. January 2015 - Currently, Special Section on ICSS, IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, Editorial Committee
12. April 2010 - Currently, IEICE ICSS, Steering Committee

Past

1. January 2023 - December 2023, IWSEC 2023: The 18th International Workshop on Security, Local Organizing Committee Member
2. January 2020 - December 2020, Special Section on Practical IT Education, JSSST Journal, Editor-in-Chief
3. April 2016 - March 2021, IPSJ Computer Security Group (CSEC), Expert Committee
4. April 2019 - March 2020, JSSST rePiT2020 Symposium, Co-Chair
5. April 2019 - March 2020, JSSST SIG-rePiT, Chief
6. April 2019 - March 2020, IPSJ Computer Security Symposium 2019 (CSS2019), Steering Committee
7. April 2018 - March 2019, IPSJ Malware Research Workshop 2018 (MWS2018), Program Committee
8. April 2018 - March 2019, IPSJ Computer Security Symposium 2018 (CSS2018), Program Committee, OWS2018 Special Session Chair
9. January 2018 - December 2018, CSITS 2018: International Workshop on Cyber Security for Intelligent Transportation Systems, Program Committee
10. January 2018 - December 2018, The 22nd Workshop on Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Administration and Protection, Local Organizing Committee
11. January 2016 - December 2017, CPSS 2017: The 3rd ACM Cyber-Physical System Security Workshop, Program Committee
12. July 2016 - December 2017, ACNS 2017: The 15th International Conference on Applied Cryptography and Network Security, Organizing Committee
13. June 2016 - May 2020, IPSJ Journal / JIP Editorial Committee
14. April 2016 - March 2017, IPSJ Computer Security Symposium 2016 (CSS2016), Steering Committee
15. April 2015 - March 2016, Computer Security Symposium 2015 (CSS2015), Program Committee
16. January 2015 - December 2017, NETSAP: The IEEE International Workshop on Network Technologies for Security, Administration and Protection, Program Committee
17. April 2013 - March 2016, IPSJ Computer Security Group (CSEC), Steering Committee
18. April 2012 - March 2013, IPSJ Computer Security Symposium 2012 (CSS2012), Steering Committee

• Hidehiko Tanaka Laboratory