On Thursday, the Japanese government announced plans to create a new cybersecurity strategy by the end of this year. This decision follows the recent passage of a law introducing active cyberdefense measures to protect against serious cyberattacks.
The new strategy will focus on securing cybersecurity experts and developing a robust active defense system. This will include methods for the government to monitor and analyze communications, as well as steps to neutralize potential threats before they escalate.
Additionally, the strategy will explore the introduction of encryption methods that are resistant to future quantum computers, which are expected to have immense computing power.
During a meeting of the government’s Cybersecurity Strategic Headquarters, officials also identified other urgent cybersecurity priorities. One key initiative will be the development of a public-private action plan, set to be completed by next summer. This plan will promote “threat hunting,” a proactive cybersecurity approach designed to detect advanced, hidden threats before they can cause damage.
