# Japan to certify data centers for security

> Japan plans security certifications for data centers and cloud services to reduce China-related risks.
- Title: Japan to certify data centers for security · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Japan plans security certifications for data centers and cloud services to reduce China-related risks. Japan will certify data centers and cloud services to…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/japan-plans-certifications-for-data-centers-cloud-services-to-curb-china-risk
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:51:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, data centers, cloud services, cybersecurity, china risk, risk management, news, business, world
## Japan plans certifications
Japan will establish a system to certify the security of data centers and cloud services.
## Aim to curb China risk
Tokyo to urge finance, other key sectors to use secure infrastructure.
## Assessment criteria
Fujitsu data centers will be assessed on risk management, equipment procurement sources and other factors.
## Key takeaway

Japan will certify data centers and cloud services to block risks from China, Russia and other countries of concern.