On December 28, 2015, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry of Japan ("METI"), in collaboration with
Information-Technology Promotion Agency, published the Cybersecurity Management Guidelines (source
document in Japanese). In response to growing concerns about cyber
attacks against private companies, METI prepared guidance for
company management on establishing security measures and investing
in IT security systems. The guidelines set forth three principles
and 10 important items, including the appointment of a Chief
Information Security Officer and the creation of a security and
disclosure policy in the event of a data breach.
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