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Japan issues guidelines on cybersecurity responsibilities for software companies

( March 31, 2026, 08:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan’s industry ministry and cybersecurity authorities on Tuesday issued guidelines clarifying the expected roles of cyber infrastructure providers, including cloud service providers and software developers, suppliers and operators. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National Cybersecurity Office said the guidelines aim to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in software supply chains under the Basic Act on Cybersecurity, amended last year. The guidelines set out expectations such as security by design and by default, supply chain risk management, software governance and enhanced information sharing and coordination with stakeholders.The statement is attached. ...

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