2 Improving the level of security for critical information and facilities ■ Expanding secret management system and upgrading encryption system to protectational confidential information ■ Strengthening security measures for information and communications system in critical infrastructures such as electric power stations and transportation facilities; establishing immediate checking system comprising related organizations ■ Tightening up security measures and defining clear responsibilities when outsourcing; making it mandatory to establish a system that diagnoses vulnerabilities of government S/W security 3 Developing platform that would enable a stronger cyber security ■ Strengthening legal framework dealing with cyber threats by amending ‘National Cyber Security Management Regulation’ and promoting enactment of new related laws ■ Establishing sector-specific circulation systems designed to create arms exclusively for cyber security, reinforce manpower and train technical professionals ■ Providing support for exporting Information Protection Products and increasing the budget for information protection R&D (5→10%) 4 Establishing deterrence against cyber provocation and ■ Expanding bilateral or multilateral cooperative relations in cyber security area and establishing information sharing systems with other leading countries and international organizations ■ Operating 「private verification scheme」 in order to deal with the public suspicion over a perpetrator and their motivation, and build public confidence 3/4 National Cyber Security Master Plan strengthening international cooperation