Japan "joins hands" with ASEAN to strengthen cybersecurity in the private sector

Japanese government sources confirmed on October 1 that Tokyo and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will seek to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation in the private sector amid China's growing influence in Southeast Asia.

Nhật Bản 'bắt tay' ASEAN tăng cường an ninh mạng trong khu vực tư nhân

Japan and ASEAN are focusing on enhancing the capacity of both the public and private sectors in fighting cyber attacks. (Source: Bloomberg)

The source said relevant parties from both Japan and ASEAN, including non-governmental organizations, will sign the agreement in Tokyo this week ahead of the December summit in the Japanese capital Tokyo to celebrate 50 years of bilateral friendship and cooperation.

The agreement, which will contribute to strengthening cybersecurity cooperation between Japan and ASEAN member states, will be included in a joint statement at the December Summit.

The Government of Japan has been supporting the professional development of ASEAN member states' governments through training programs at the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Center in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan.

In recent years, cyber attacks against private companies and organizations have attracted global attention, with China suspected of being involved in some of the cases.

Japan and ASEAN are focusing on enhancing the capacity of both the public and private sectors in combating cyber attacks.

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