Government plans new standard for preparedness after Asahi, Askul hacks
Japan wants companies to spread the cost of defending against cyberattacks throughout their supply chains. © Reuters
MAYUMI HIROSAWA
December 25, 2025 08:28 JST
TOKYO — Japan intends to urge companies to pass on the costs of cybersecurity across their supply chains as small and midsize businesses without major financial resources struggle to update defenses.
