Japan proposes active cyber defense measures and monitoring

Japan's government has introduced new bills to enhance its cyber defense. The aim is to detect cyberattacks early and take preventive measures. These bills would allow the government to monitor communications normally. This includes analyzing information and even breaking into servers of potential cybercriminals to stop threats. To address concerns about privacy, an independent organization would be created. This group would oversee cyber operations and report its findings to parliament. This is important since the Constitution protects communication privacy. The push for active cyber defense is part of Japan's revised National Security Strategy from 2022. A panel of experts has provided detailed recommendations for these new measures, which were compiled in late 2024.