TOKYO -- Japan will require government contractors to meet U.S. cybersecurity guidelines to protect sensitive information, Nikkei has learned, a move that will affect more than 1,000 companies including think tanks and telecommunications carriers.
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Japan to require government contractors meet U.S. cybersecurity rules
More than 1,000 companies will be required to step up data protection
The amount of information vulnerable to cyberattacks will increase as governments digitize operations. (Photo acquired by Nikkei)
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