Japan looks to increase number of cybersecurity experts to 50,000 by 2030

Japan looks to increase number of cybersecurity experts to 50,000 by 2030

A private survey has shown that Japan faces a cybersecurity expert shortage of about 110,000 people, highlighting an urgent need to nurture such professionals.

Japan Aims to Double Cybersecurity Specialists by 2030; Govt Set to Relax Requirements for Certification

The government intends to double the number of qualified cybersecurity personnel to help counter cyberattacks against domestic companies and government agencies.

Japan To Train 50,000 Cybersecurity Experts By 2030

The Japanese government has set an ambitious target to increase the number of cybersecurity experts to 50,000 by 2030. This initiative aims to address the pressing shortage of qualified personnel and enhance the nation's resilience against cyber threats.  As of April 2025, approximately 24,000 individuals in Japan hold the Registered Information Security Specialist (RISS) national license, a certification established in 2016 to standardize cyber…