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Britain to build capability to counter-attack in cyberspace

The Defence Secretary at the weekend announced that Britain would build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace.

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As part of MOD’s full-spectrum military capability, Philip Hammond has announced that the department is set to recruit hundreds of computer experts as cyber reservists to help defend the UK’s national security, working at the cutting-edge of the nation’s cyber defences.

: The Editorial Team; Cyber Security & e-Crime; Posted On Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

Four new schools selected for Cyber Initiative

Vigilance can report that Four new schools have been selected for the National Security Agency's National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Program, which was designed to cultivate more U.S. cyber professionals in an ever-changing global environment.

: The Editorial Team; Cyber Security & e-Crime; Posted On Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

State-sponsored cyberattacks: we ain’t seen nothing yet

Survey reveals we’re fighting a losing battle against state-sponsored attacks

London, UK: We’re losing the battle against state-sponsored cyber attacks and things are not going to improve any time soon, according to a new survey from Lieberman Software Corporation.

: LUCY HARVEY; Cyber Security & e-Crime; Posted On Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

New Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security Certification in Development

Global Information Assurance Certification and Critical Infrastructure Companies Collaborate to Create Professional Standards for Credentialing in Cyber Security for Industrial Control Systems and Critical Infrastructure

Bethesda, MD, USA: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), a leading provider of cyber security certifications, and representatives from a global industry collaborative announce today that they have formed a community initiative to establish an open body of knowledge for Process Control Design and Information Technology Security. The objective of the collaborative, involving organizations which design, deploy, operate, and maintain industrial automation and control system infrastructure, is to develop a vendor-neutral certification to be known as the Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) to debut this fall.