ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Politics

Japan to screen power, gas and oil equipment for hacking risk

Government can block procurement by companies in 14 sectors covered by legislation

Men work on a power utility pole in Japan's Chiba Prefecture. The electric grid is one of the 14 sectors to be subjected to a prescreening requirement for critical equipment.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- The Japanese operators of power, gas, oil and other critical infrastructure will be required to receive government clearance before procuring equipment under planned legislation designed to protect those networks from cyberattacks.

Businesses will have to disclose the equipment's manufacturer and country of origin. The government will have the power to block the equipment's adoption if there is a reasonable risk of hacking.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more