EXCLUSIVE: Defense Ministry eyes strengthening unit to counter cyberattacks

The Defense Ministry is considering strengthening its unit tasked with responding to cyberattacks by increasing the number of staff to around 1,000 from the current 110 and setting up a new group to study cyberattack techniques, a government source said Sunday.The measures, to be reflected in the ministry's five-year defense buildup plan from fiscal 2019, are part of the government's efforts to counter cyberattacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the source said.But while the ministry apparently believes exploring cyberattack techniques will help to enhance its defense…READ FULL ARTICLE