Strengthening measures against cyber attacks by the public and private sectors Prevention of new corona infection July 21, 20:08
In order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, while the online work such as telework is progressing, the government has decided that a new plan including strengthening countermeasures for both the public and private sectors, as the risk of cyber attacks etc. is increasing.
The government's "Cyber Security Strategy Headquarters" has decided on an annual plan that summarizes countermeasures against cyber attacks.
Among them, as the introduction of telework spreads to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, the risk of the increase in the number of cyber attacks and malicious applications that took advantage of the turmoil of the spread of infection as the whole society became online, increased. I point out that there is.
It also includes strengthening the government's cooperation with business operators and fostering human resources with knowledge of cyber countermeasures at the government and related organizations so that important infrastructure such as electricity and water supply will not be hindered. I'm out.
Also, since the exchange of information and services and the transactions between companies have become widespread online, it is necessary to strengthen the measures throughout the supply chain. I will.