Active Cyber Defense: Urgently Prepare System, Including Development of Human Resources

Active Cyber Defense: Urgently Prepare System, Including Development of Human Resources

A law related to “active cyber defense” has been enacted to prevent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The government must hasten the preparation of its operational system, including human resources development.

Japan Passed A Law Allowing Preemptive Offensive Cyber Actions - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions Pierluigi Paganini May 19, 2025 Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions, shifting from its pacifist stance to bolster defenses like major Western powers. Japan has enacted the Active Cyberdefense Law, allowing preemptive offensive cyber operations to counter threats before damage occurs. This marks a shift from Japan’s pacifist stance under Arti…

Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions

Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions, shifting from its pacifist stance to bolster defenses.

Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Offensive Cyber Operations

The law enacts a more proactive cyber stance for Japan, empowering authorities to neutralise threats before impact. To continue reading... Sign in Password * Remember me Lost your password? Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to gain access to APAC’s leading platform for news, analysis, research and verified data on financial regulation. Select More Information below to view our sub…