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US Air Force sets up Cyber Command
Washington (AFP) Sept 18, 2007 The US Air Force established a provisional Cyber Command Tuesday as part of an expanding mission to prepare for wars in cyberspace, officials said. The move comes amid concerns over the vulnerability of the US communications and computer networks to cyber attack in a conflict, as well as the military's desire to exploit the new medium. Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne announced the creation of the new command at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where the air force's existing cyber warfare operations are centered. Officials said the provisional command will pave the way within a year for the creation of the air force's first major command devoted to cyberwarfare operations. The full Air Force Cyber Command "will train and equip forces to conduct sustained global operations in and through cyberspace, fully integrated with air and space operations," said Major General Charles Ickes. The US 8th Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale, will continue to conduct day-to-day cyber operations until the Cyber Command is fully operational, officials said. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Cyberwar - Internet Security News - Systems and Policy Issues
Accused China says it's a cyber-victim too
Beijing (AFP) Sept 11, 2007China on Tuesday said it also was a "frequent victim" of cyber-attacks, amid accusations from several Western governments that its military had been linked to hackings of their websites. |
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