On November 11, the European Union (EU) and Japan held their sixth Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo, following the announcement of the EU-Japan Security and Defence Partnership on November 1.
During the dialogue, both sides discussed current cyber threats and shared updates on cybersecurity policies. They explored frameworks for product security and critical infrastructure protection, looking for ways to enhance cooperation. They emphasised collaboration in international and regional forums, especially the UN Open-Ended Working Group and establishing the UN Cyber Programme of Action.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Maciej Stadejek, Deputy Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence, European External Action Service (EEAS), and Yukio Saita, Ambassador in charge of Cyber Policy and Deputy Director-General of Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, with officials from various ministries participating.
The EU will host the next EU-Japan Cyber Dialogue next year.
In conjunction, the EU-Japan-US Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity (ICS) Week for the Indo-Pacific Region 2024 will occur from November 12 to 15, while a team from the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) will participate in the Kunoichi Cyber Games on November 14 and 15.
