Japan, NATO weigh a dedicated line for sharing security information

BRUSSELS -- Japan and NATO are in talks to establish a secure dedicated communication line for quickly sharing sensitive security information, Nikkei has learned. The new mechanism under consideration is intended to respond to possible cyberattacks and disinformation plots by countries such as China and Russia.

Japan and NATO will likely implement a system similar to one used by NATO members, called BICES. That system is said to have high security capabilities and can share information from remote locations. Tokyo and NATO will consider multiple options, including connecting the hotline to BICES.