This page summarizes Minister Kono's press conference held on October 17, 2023. As Cybersecurity Minister, he announced the publication of the "Secure by Design and Secure by Default" document, co-signed by Japan and 12 other countries' agencies, emphasizing software developers' responsibility and transparency. Additionally, the Minister discussed promoting digital technology adoption in elderly care facilities to address staffing shortages. He also outlined a digital transformation experiment scheduled for October 23 in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, focusing on disaster evacuation support operations, including My Number Card integration and medical support efficiency improvements.
