Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Preventive Offensive Cyber Operations

Japan adopted a new law on Friday allowing authorities to engage in preventive offensive cyber operations to neutralize threats before they cause significant damage. This law, first proposed in 2022, aims to strengthen Japan's cyber defense to a level equal to that of other advanced nations. The law authorizes Japanese authorities to take proactive actions against cyber adversaries, marking a significant evolution in the country's defense strategy.