Japan Foreign Ministry creates Cyber Security Policy Division
By The BriefBrief
Japan’s Foreign Ministry established a Cyber Security Policy Division within its Foreign Policy Bureau to address rising cyberattack risks linked to advances in artificial intelligence. The unit will coordinate with allied and like-minded countries and help shape international rule-making, with 10 to 20 staff members serving concurrently.
WHO:Japan’s Foreign Ministry
WHAT:Established a Cyber Security Policy Division within the Foreign Policy Bureau to advance Japan’s cyber diplomacy and coordination on cyber security policy.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Japan
WHY:A dedicated division was needed due to increasing cyber threats driven by advances in artificial intelligence.
