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April 2, 2013 07:49 pm EST

South Korea defense ministry reportedly crafts cyber policy group to unify security

South Korea defense ministry reportedly crafts a cyber policy group to unify its security

If you hadn't heard, South Korea's under a lot of pressure lately as a result of a spate of internet-based attacks against the country's banks and broadcasters on March 20th that some worry (though can't confirm) was the result of a large-scale hacking campaign. The country won't simply stand idle and brace for another hit, according to the Yonhap News Agency. An unnamed senior official says that South Korea's Ministry of Defense is complementing its Cyber Command division with a policy group, not unlike its UK equivalent. That group would coordinate online security across different military sections, ensuring the refinement of a defensive cyberwarfare strategy and recruiting more people to bulk up the digital front lines. Provided the claim is accurate, the division would be up and running before the first half of the year is over -- and likely not a moment too soon.

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Source: Yonhap News Agency


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