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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

MOD cybersecurity plans do not scale

In the last few days The Ministry of Defence revealed it is set to recruit hundreds of reservists as computer experts to work alongside regular forces in the creation of the new Joint Cyber Reserve Unit (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24321717). But is that enough?

: Robert Hansen, Technical Evangelist, WhiteHat Security; Cyber Security & e-Crime; Posted On Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

How UK energy sector can prevent cyber attack

Following recent reports that UK energy infrastructure is 'at risk of shut down from cyber attacks', Lila Kee, chief product officer, GlobalSign, and NAESB Wholesale Electric Quadrant Board Member, says:

: Lila Kee, chief product officer, GlobalSign; Cyber Security & e-Crime; Posted On Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

UK cyber defence unit 'may include convicted hackers'

As their reactions to the news that convicted computer hackers could be recruited to the UK's cyber defence force if they passed security vetting, Tripwire security experts speak out: