A simulator first designed for ground combat troops will now give cyber operators the chance to thwart imagined network attacks. This latest application of virtual reality comes from Northrop Grumman [NOC], which showcased the cyber scenario in its Virtual Immersive Portable Environment (VIPE) Holodeck at its annual Tech Expo this week. The company has been developing virtual reality simulation for the past two and a half years, but it introduced the 360-degree view Holodeck last year. The hexagonal structure is…