Cybersquads to combat terrorism

[William Knowles <wk () C4I ORG>]

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20001205b1.htm

The Japan Times
December 5, 2000

The government plans to establish at government entities within a year
expert groups to cooperate with the private sector in gathering
information on cyberterrorism in an attempt to prevent computer
attacks, government sources said Monday.
According to a draft action plan compiled by the government, it also
aims to promote legislation to crack down on cyberterrorism that
seriously affects the public.

The plan is expected to be finalized at a government panel meeting to
enhance information security that will be held by the end of the year.

Under the plan, such industries as information and communications,
finance, aviation, electricity and gas, and administrative services by
central and local governments will be designated "essential
infrastructure" in preparing for potential cyberterrorist attacks.

The expert body will be charged with conducting technical inspections
and offering advice on information security to government ministries
and agencies. It will also act as a liaison office between the
government and the private sector.

Noting that computer attacks could occur across borders, the draft
calls for conducting joint drills among the Group of Eight major
nations and exchanging information with other countries.

The government will also release data on the number of hacking
incidents in Japan and offer security training to private firms in a
bid to raise public awareness about the importance of bolstering
information security.



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