( October 9, 2026, 06:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Friday that it plans to revise vulnerability management requirements under its new supply chain cybersecurity assessment scheme, which is scheduled to begin accepting applications in March 2027. The revised standards will maintain a 14-day deadline for addressing high-risk vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited, while allowing more flexible, risk-based deadlines for other vulnerabilities, subject to remediation plans and progress monitoring, with detailed assessment guidelines expected to be published in late October.Statements are attached (in Japanese)....
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