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U.K. MoD Partners With Industry On Cyber Supply Chain Security

Gally Articola

Friday, July 12th, 2013

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Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on July 5 said it has formed a partnership with government agencies and industry to raise awareness of cyber security risks and share information on cyber security threats to the nation’s defense supply chain. The Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) will also define risk-driven approaches to applying cyber security standards, the MoD said. “This is a clear demonstration that government and industry can work together—sharing information, experience and expertise—to make sure we do everything we…

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