"The cyber threat is, like some other emerging threats, one which has the capacity to
evolve with almost unimaginable speed and with serious consequences for the
nation’s security. The Government needs to put in place – as it has not yet done –
mechanisms, people, education, skills, thinking and policies which take into account
both the opportunities and the vulnerabilities which cyber presents. It is time the
Government approached this subject with vigour"
thus speaks the Defence Select Committee of the House of Commons. A PDF version of its report can be downloaded from this link. The report has received extensive publicity and you can find a BBC report here
Another Parliamentary Committee, the Home Appairs Select Committee is conducting an investigation into e-crime and you can find its ongoing work via this link
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