experience than anything. We should implement various initiatives to accompany efforts to advance information education. - Japan will take this opportunity to raise the awareness of the people through joint activities by the public and private sectors, in collaboration with efforts to support the use of digital technology. As for the advancement of the GIGA School Program, we will deploy “ICT assistants” who will help schools establish an ICT environment, enhance the ability to provide guidance on the use of ICT in teacher-training programs, and advance education on information ethics. - With regard to the spread of disinformation on the internet, we will pursue wide-ranging efforts to raise awareness and encourage voluntary efforts by the private sector, given that such information can have an inappropriate impact on individual decision making and societal consensus building. 4. 2 Realizing a digital society where people can live with a sense of safety and security - Cyberspace is evolving to become a public space where all stakeholders are involved, and the interconnection and interrelationship of socio-economic activities have been deepening across cyber and physical boundaries, while cyberattacks are becoming more organized and sophisticated. - In light of this situation, all stakeholders are expected to engage in risk management through the coordination of various stakeholders in accordance with the transformation of the nature of cyberspace, thereby deepening the “mission assurance” approach declared under the basic vision of cybersecurity. - The national government, in cooperation with various stakeholders, will build a secure and safe cyber environment for all stakeholders with better predictability. The national government will also constantly review its defensive measures and the key assets subject to defense against cyberattacks, and commit to their safety by using all means available to implement comprehensive cyber defenses. - Through these initiatives, we will achieve a multi-layered cyber defense, that is based on selfhelp, mutual help, and public help, and which reduces risks and increases resilience for the entire country. 4. 2. 1 Providing a cybersecurity environment to protect the people and society - The national government will work together with relevant stakeholders and pursue various initiatives to create an environment where the stakeholders can choose appropriate risk management options suited to their needs. The national government will also eliminate factors and environments that tolerate cybercrimes, and promote reporting to the police regarding their cybercrime situations. These efforts can be achieved by increasing traceability and visibility of 16