Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Held the 16th Study Group Meeting on the Revision of Guidelines and Other Matters Regarding Information Security Policies in Local Public Entities
Date and time: 2025-02-18 20:00
Place: Held online
Attendees: * Chair: Mr. Mitsuhiro Miyakawa, Professor, Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University * Members: Experts in information security, local government employees, etc. (17 members in total)
Main agenda items:
- Revision of the Guidelines for Information Security Policies in Local Public Entities
- Consideration of Measures to Enhance Information Security in Local Public Entities
Summary of the meeting:
1. Revision of the Guidelines for Information Security Policies in Local Public Entities
The guidelines, which were formulated in 2015, were revised to reflect the latest trends in information security threats and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. The revised guidelines include the following key points:
- Strengthening measures against ransomware and other malware attacks
- Enhanced protection of personal information and other sensitive data
- Promotion of risk management and incident response measures
2. Consideration of Measures to Enhance Information Security in Local Public Entities
The meeting discussed various measures to enhance information security in local public entities, including:
- Promotion of training and awareness-raising activities for employees
- Implementation of security measures tailored to the size and characteristics of each local public entity
- Collaboration with external security experts and other organizations
Background of the revision:
The revision of the guidelines was prompted by the increasing number and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting local public entities in recent years. The guidelines aim to provide local public entities with practical guidance to strengthen their information security measures and protect their critical infrastructure and data.
Next steps:
The Study Group will continue to deliberate on the revised guidelines and other related matters. The revised guidelines are expected to be finalized in the near future.
For inquiries, please contact:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Information Security Policy Division Tel: 03-5253-5944
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