US drafts strategy to counter Cyber Attacks

The new cyber strategy from the Pentagon comes in the wake of the increasing attacks on its computers and cyber networks, mainly from overseas. US has planned to unveil a strategy for protecting its computer systems that goes beyond erecting firewalls. The country spends millions of dollars every year for its security. The Department of Defense (DoD) operates over 15,000 networks and seven million computing devices across hundreds of installations in dozens of countries across the globe.

The five strategic initiatives unveiled by the Pentagon include - treat cyberspace as an operational domain to organise, train and equip so that DoD can take full advantage of cyberspace's potential; employ new defence operations concept to protect DoD network and systems; and partner with other US government departments, agencies and the private sector to enable a whole-of-government security strategy. It also calls for building robust relationship with US allies and international partners to strengthen collective cyber security and leveraging the nation's ingenuity through an exceptional cyber workforce and rapid technological innovation.