The United States has reportedly indicated a policy of allowing private companies to retaliate against cyberattacks, raising the possibility of an impact on Japan as well.
The United States is reportedly moving toward allowing private companies to engage in active defense and retaliation against cyberattacks. By indicating a policy of permitting responses on a case-by-case basis, the government may give companies the option of taking offensive action in addition to defense.
This development is being positioned as a new deterrence measure amid the growing threat of cyberattacks, with the reported aim of strengthening preparedness for targeted attacks, including ransomware. Companies’ practical response methods and the development of an appropriate legal framework will be key areas of focus going forward.