Principles and features of Japan’s information security system.

Abstract

Japan has been described as one of the most advanced information systems in the world. The modern ways of the government’s struggle with all possible cyber threats to the national security of the state are highlighted, as well as a sufficiently detailed documentary background of the country’s information confrontation is emphasized. Author analyzed Japan’s Cyber security Strategy (2013), the main provisions of the strategy for information security – the following four main objectives of the information security system can be singled out: ensuring the free and secure exchange of information; an attempt to overcome the problem of cyber security at a higher level; optimization of response actions aimed at solving this problem; developing a plan of action and strengthening cooperation based on the principles of social responsibility. The influence of full informatization on all sectors of economy is revealed. The emphasis is on outsourcing information security, Internet industry within the Japanese society. The essence of the «information society» of Japan and its sixty year old path of formation, «the right to access information» (in accordance with the Constitution), «hidden state censorship» – its advantages and disadvantages are revealed.