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Japan to launch Certification System for cybersecurity firms

The Japanese government will promote the introduction of a system to examine and certify the reliability and safety of cybersecurity companies. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) reported on the 10th that Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is considering such a system. In May, the Japanese National Assembly passed a law on "active cyber defense" that allows cyberattacks to be prevented in advance. The law requires important infrastructure operators closely related to people's lives to report damage in the event of a cyber attack. As a result, demand for cybersecurity is expected to increase. Also Read: Mitsubishi Heavy, Australia to Develop Next-Gen Frigate The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to include countries based on operators and countries where companies mainly store data in the specific screening criteria…