Japan’s Strategic Pivot: From Digital Castles to Active Cyber Defense in 2026
In 2026, Japan will undergo a fundamental shift in its cybersecurity strategy. With the implementation of the Active Cyber Defense Law and the new version of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, Japan is shifting from passive "cage warfare" to government led, preemptive "guerrilla warfare". This greatly strengthens the demand for critical infrastructure, government enterprise collaboration mechanisms, and network physical fusion defense.