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U.K. Creates Cyber Reserve Unit

Gally Articola

Friday, October 4th, 2013

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Britain's Defense Minister Sept. 29 revealed plans to build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace. “In response to the growing cyber threat, we are developing a full-spectrum military cyber capability, including a strike capability, to enhance the UK’s range of military capabilities,” Defense Secretary Philip Hammond said in a statement from the ministry. “Increasingly, our defense budget is being invested in high-end capabilities such as cyber and intelligence and surveillance assets to…

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