METI

METI is Japan’s primary ministry for industrial and economic policy, with cybersecurity talent development as an increasing focus area. The Ministry oversees IPA and has driven government-level initiatives to address the cybersecurity workforce gap. The Study Group on Promoting Cybersecurity Talent issued its final report in May 2025, identifying the mismatch between certification targets and actual capability gaps, and recommending expansion of practical training components. METI initiatives operate on government policy timelines, typically multi-year implementation cycles, which limits their responsiveness to immediate market needs.