LDP Urges Govt to Address Cyberattacks on Companies
Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday drew up a set of emergency proposals, including a request for the government to set up a headquarters to counter cyberattacks under the initiative of the prime minister's office, following a recent series of unauthorized computer access leading to personal data breaches at companies in the country. The LDP's Hea...
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a series of emergency measures to bolster the country's cybersecurity capabilities, following a string of unauthorized computer access incidents that have resulted in personal data breaches. Led by the LDP's Headquarters for National Cybersecurity Strategy, comprising former digital transformation minister Masaaki Taira, the task force has drafted recommendations aimed at expediting actions across all government agencies. These proposals will be formally submitted to the government in the near future.
The task force warns that Japan is facing a "serious crisis" that could potentially undermine the nation's national security framework. They stress the urgency of implementing budgetary and legal measures to counter potential cyber threats, particularly in light of the potential for artificial intelligence to orchestrate coordinated attacks.
As part of a broader government-wide initiative, the LDP task force advocates for a comprehensive review of the government's personnel and salary system to attract "white hackers" - skilled technicians with advanced cybersecurity knowledge. Additionally, executives of listed companies are encouraged to shift their perspective and invest in robust cybersecurity systems to preemptively protect against potential attacks during peacetime.
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