In response to the frequent cyberattacks affecting Japanese companies, Gartner issued an urgent recommendation calling on executives to take the lead in making digital defense their top priority. The announcement is dated 13 October 2026.
Gartner issued a set of urgent recommendations in response to the succession of cyberattack incidents affecting Japanese companies. The recommendations focus on strengthening digital defense and call for action on both the organizational and technological fronts.
Key points include developing a defense strategy based on leadership from senior management, overseeing the security framework and clarifying the division of responsibilities, visualizing critical assets, and implementing defense in depth.
Gartner says Japanese companies should achieve early detection of and a rapid response to cyberattacks through continuous monitoring, education, and training.