UK Looks To Young Geeks To Secure Cyberspace

In cyberwar games at West Point, teams had to establish a secure computer network and protect it from cyberattacks. Michael Falco / The New York Times / Redux

From AP:

LONDON (AP) — Britain is hiring former computer hackers to join a new security unit aimed at protecting cyberspace from foreign spies, thieves and terrorists, the country's terrorism minister said.

Alan West said the technology-savvy staff will join efforts to trace the source of — and prevent — cyber attacks on Britain's government, businesses and individuals. Britain will also develop its capability to wage cyber warfare against the country's foes, he said.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the creation of the unit Thursday as he published an updated national security strategy, detailing Britain's response to global terrorism and emerging threats.

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My Comment: I could be wrong, but if the UK is looking to hire "geeks" right now, they must be years behind their American cousins .... and .... I would guess .... everyone else.

But what is even more ridiculous, is that the Ministry of Defense is cash broke. They are cutting all services .... and the idea that they would all of a sudden find the necessary funds to seriously support such an endeavor .... nah .... it is not going to happen.