Reported 12 months ago
Reported by the editorial team, on July 3, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces have established a new 'Cyber Defense Unit' to prevent cyber attacks, aiming to increase the number to 4,000 people by 2027. However, compared to other nations, the cybersecurity talent for national defense in Japan remains notably insufficient; the U.S. established a cyber army in 2010 with 6,200 personnel, while China and North Korea have 30,000 and 6,800 cyber personnel respectively. Remuneration problems are identified as a significant challenge, with plans to attract high-quality cyber talent by enhancing recruitment conditions and considering raising the salary cap for cyber personnel to around 23 million yen, starting in the 2025 fiscal year.
Source: YAHOO