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Japan's new Active Cyber Defense Law: A Strategic Evolution in National Cybersecurity

Japan's National Parliament passed the landmark Active Cyber Defense Law, marking a pivotal shift in the country's cybersecurity strategy, encompassing a range of provisions aimed at modernizing Japan's institutions and enhancing cybersecurity.

To Hack Back, or Not Hack Back? That is the Question … or is it?

The U.S. is facing a new era of digital conflict where cyberattacks are persistent campaigns targeting critical infrastructure. In response, calls to embrace offensive cyber have grown as questions and challenges around these capabilities are raised.

Addressing IT Concentration Risk in the Australian Government

The Center and Australian officials conducted a multi-stakeholder tabletop exercise, with the intent to explore concentration risk within the Australian Government’s IT environments.

RSA Readout: Asia-Pacific

Government and cybersecurity leaders from Asia-Pacific addressed the region’s growing role in digital transformation, its exposure to geostrategic competition and cross-border threats, and efforts to harmonize cybersecurity policies and practices.

RSA Readout: Europe

European policymakers have expressed concerns about their dependence on foreign technology for certain critical capabilities. During conversations around the RSA Conference stakeholders dove into this topic and what the future may hold.

Cybersecurity Coalition Comments on CRA Implementing Regulation on Technical Descriptions of Products with Digital Elements

The Cybersecurity Coalition submitted comments to the European Commission’s open consultation on its draft Implementing Regulation on critical products with digital elements.

Cybersecurity Coalition Comments on UK Ransomware Proposals

The Cybersecurity Coalition submitted comments to the Home Office’s open consultation on Ransomware legislative proposals: reducing payments to cyber criminals and increasing incident reporting.

EU Releases Digital Europe Work Programmes for 2025-2027

The European Commission and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre both released Work Programmes, which describe funding for the EU’s Digital Europe Programme.

Europe’s Evolving Security Strategy: Implications for U.S. Companies

Changes in the international order are forcing Europe to rethink its security strategy, particularly as traditional allies like the United States shift their focus to other global regions.

Trump EO Aims to Streamline Critical Infrastructure Resilience

In a move aimed at decentralizing incident-preparedness and response, President Trump signed an EO seeking to streamline the feds role in responding to incidents, like cyber attacks, and place decision-makin with State and locals.