The Pentagon is channelling a growing volume of troops and resources into countering cyber warfare. Photograph: Mike Nelson/AFP/Getty ImagesUS Appoints First Cyber Warfare General -- The Guardian
Pentagon creates specialist online unit to counter cyber attack amid growing fears of militarisation of the internet.
The US military has appointed its first senior general to direct cyber warfare – despite fears that the move marks another stage in the militarisation of cyberspace.
The newly promoted four-star general, Keith Alexander, takes charge of the Pentagon's ambitious and controversial new Cyber Command, designed to conduct virtual combat across the world's computer networks. He was appointed on Friday afternoon in a low-key ceremony at Fort Meade, in Maryland.
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More News On America's Cyber Command
DoD Cyber Command is officially online -- Navy Times
Gates establishes U.S. Cyber Command, names first commander -- U.S. Air Force
Army announces plans for Cyber Command HQ -- The Hill
Fort Meade named Cyber Command HQ -- Maryland Gazette
Army planning cyber command at Fort Belvoir -- Stars And Stripes
Lynn Notes Cyber Command’s Significance -- US Department of Defense
With Chief in Place, Military Preps for Cyberwarfare -- AOL News
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