Transcript apdf nov 4 - 0910 sakada
Asia Pacific Defense Forum
“Japan Self-Defense Force: Challenge on Command & Communication Systems And Cyber Warfare”
Rear Admiral SAKATA, Ryuzo Director Directorate of Command & Communication Systems (J-6) Joint Staff, Japan
Expectations on the Command & Communication Systems in JSDF
• Provide network among the Government’s Central Command Post to tiers of headquarters and field units.
– disaster relief – international terrorism – full-scale invasion • Provide national-level counter-cyber threat capabilities. • Enhancements of user-friendliness deviated attentions to systems’ survivability.
Future JSDF Posture on the Cyber Warfare
• Capabilities to defend own C4 systems, hardware and data, from outer space cyber threats.
• Capabilities to electronically neutralize enemy C4 capabilities.
• Capabilities to conduct cyber space intelligence and counter-intelligence activities.
Current Capability Assessment & Issues on Cyber Forces
• Threat Analysis • International Legal Framework • Domestic Laws & Regulations • Organization and Capabilities • Education & Training • Personnel Management: Recruiting & Career Management • Equipments
Future Tasks
• Consideration: – NO simple unification (or “jointification”) – Clear and present danger to the national security – NO Resource race among service branches • What to Do?
– Joint operation, for accelerated operational tempo, better operational common pictures, and better information sharing – Prioritize in defensive functions • “National Defense Program Guideline (NDPG)” • “(5-year) Midterm Defense Plan (MDP)” • Ally, the United States Cyber Command
Thank You!
• Questions & Comments, Please!