Nikkei Asia
December 10, 2022
Japan is set to establish a legal framework that will allow for enhanced measures to defend itself in cyberspace, Nikkei has learned.
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Current laws make it extremely hard for such measures to be triggered unless after an emergency, which would require Japan defense forces being deployed after a military attack.
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The move is expected to be a turning point for Japan’s cyber defense, which is limited due to the interpretation of the country’s constitution and laws relating to the use of force…
The changes will allow the government to defend private-sector infrastructures, such as power grids and financial networks.
It also has potential to open the door for Japan to retaliate in cyberspace and neutralize attackers.
…The documents state Japan will strengthen cyber defense “to a level equal to major Western powers.”
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Other changes in the strategy include increasing the defense budget and acquiring counterattack capability to strike enemy missile launch sites, among others.
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Nikkei Asia
December 10, 2022
Kishida appeals for higher taxes to bolster Japan’s defense
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