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25/11/2011
Gov Enters Cyber Security Sphere
The Government has published its new Cyber Security Strategy, to make the UK a more "resilient" digital country.
The Government said the strategy would bring a "new era of unprecedented cooperation" between the Government and the private sector on cyber security.
The plan includes a commitment to invest £650m over the next four years while, earlier this month, the UK hosted the London Conference on Cyberspace to drive forward "international dialogue" on a secure digital world.
Launching the plan, Prime Minister David Cameron said: “While the internet is undoubtedly a force for social and political good, as well as crucial to the growth of our economy, we need to protect against the threats to our security.
"This strategy not only deals with the threat from terrorists to our national security, but also with the criminals who threaten our prosperity as well as blight the lives of many ordinary people through cyber crime.
Mr Cameron said "cyber security" was a top priority for government and they would work closely with police, security services, international partners and the private sector to ensure that the UK was one of the most secure places in the world to do business.
Minister for Cyber Security Francis Maude said: “The growth of the internet has revolutionised our everyday lives and promises untold economic and social opportunities in years to come. This strategy sets out how we will realise the full benefits of a networked world by building a more trusted and resilient digital environment, from protecting the public from online fraud to securing critical infrastructure against cyber attacks.
“The Government cannot do this alone. Closer partnership between the public and private sector is crucial. The strategy heralds a new era of unprecedented cooperation between the Government and industry on cyber security, working hand in hand to make the UK one of the most secure places in the world to do business.”
(DW)
The Government said the strategy would bring a "new era of unprecedented cooperation" between the Government and the private sector on cyber security.
The plan includes a commitment to invest £650m over the next four years while, earlier this month, the UK hosted the London Conference on Cyberspace to drive forward "international dialogue" on a secure digital world.
Launching the plan, Prime Minister David Cameron said: “While the internet is undoubtedly a force for social and political good, as well as crucial to the growth of our economy, we need to protect against the threats to our security.
"This strategy not only deals with the threat from terrorists to our national security, but also with the criminals who threaten our prosperity as well as blight the lives of many ordinary people through cyber crime.
Mr Cameron said "cyber security" was a top priority for government and they would work closely with police, security services, international partners and the private sector to ensure that the UK was one of the most secure places in the world to do business.
Minister for Cyber Security Francis Maude said: “The growth of the internet has revolutionised our everyday lives and promises untold economic and social opportunities in years to come. This strategy sets out how we will realise the full benefits of a networked world by building a more trusted and resilient digital environment, from protecting the public from online fraud to securing critical infrastructure against cyber attacks.
“The Government cannot do this alone. Closer partnership between the public and private sector is crucial. The strategy heralds a new era of unprecedented cooperation between the Government and industry on cyber security, working hand in hand to make the UK one of the most secure places in the world to do business.”
(DW)
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