Cyber security to be bolstered by Britain’s world-class strategy. The UK will be one of the safest places in the world to do business, with a world-class cyber security industry and workforce thanks to a new plan underpinned by £1.9 billion of investment. The Chancellor, Philip Hammond has today (1 November 2016) formally launched the government’s new National Cyber Security…
Automatic defences to stop hackers hijacking websites or spoofing official domains will get a boost from a £1.9bn government cyber security strategy. Chancellor Philip Hammond will give further details of the plans in a speech later on today. Other defences that intercept booby-trapped emails or shut down thieves impersonating bank websites will also be expanded. The strategy will also help enlarge…