GMO asks Japan to use new cyber defence powers after hack
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A major internet group explicitly asking Japan to deploy its new active cyber defense powers marks a shift from private incident response to state-backed countermeasures. If you operate in Japan or similar regimes, assume serious breaches may trigger government involvement — your playbook needs clear interfaces for law enforcement and regulators, not just your SOC.
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