テクノロジー｜自治体のIT機器調達が変わる / Technology | The Procurement of IT Equipment by Local Governments is Changing

Summary

The government has decided to limit the procurement of IT equipment by local governments across the country to government-certified products.

This policy aims to prevent the theft of personal information and cyber attacks associated with Chinese products. By procuring items based on the certification system, local governments are expected to reduce cybersecurity risks and enhance the overall safety of the nation.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Hey Chako, have you heard in the news that local governments are only allowed to use government-certified IT equipment?
Chako: Really? Why are they doing that?
Log: It’s mainly due to issues like data theft and cyberattacks involving Chinese products. They want to enhance security.
Chako: I see! So how do they choose the equipment?
Navi: The government selects certified IT equipment through a security evaluation system called ISMAP. This is expected to reduce risks.
Chako: That makes me feel more secure!

Admin’s Note

I believe that the policy of limiting municipal IT equipment procurement to government-certified products is very important for cybersecurity measures. Recently, there have been numerous news reports about cyberattacks, and the demand for personal information protection is increasing. As described in the logs, I think this is a necessary step to enhance security. I would like to continue to pay attention to how this system will be implemented in the future.