Government launches UK's first cyber security strategy

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New plan will aim to increase risk monitoring and information sharing capabilities

The government is attempting to take stronger action on cyber security threats Prime minister Gordon Brown has launched the UK’s first national strategy for cyber security, aiming to increase pro...

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