Foreign Ministry sets up Cyber Security Policy Division to combat cyberattacks
The Foreign Ministry determined that a dedicated division to cyber security is needed amid increasing cyber threats driven by advances in artificial intelligence.
On Tuesday, Japan's Foreign Ministry created the Cyber Security Policy Division under its Foreign Policy Bureau to address the increasing threat of cyberattacks exacerbated by advancements in artificial intelligence. The division's primary responsibilities include enhancing coordination with allied and like-minded nations, contributing to global rule-making, and promoting Japan's cyber diplomacy, such as providing capacity-building assistance to developing countries.
Originally established in 2016 as part of the bureau, the division was later integrated into the National Security Policy Division during a broader organizational restructuring. However, due to the rising cyber threats, the ministry concluded that a separate division was required. Currently, around 10 to 20 staff members from the National Security Policy Division serve concurrently in the newly formed division, focusing on advancing Japan's position in cyber diplomacy.
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