New strategy to tackle cyber crime published
Measures to protect public and businesses from cyber attacks and promote economic growth published as part of UK Cyber Security Strategy.
The Strategy, led by the Cabinet Office, sets out a programme of work over the next four years to bolster our cyber defences underpinned by 拢650m of investment.
The Home Office, which received 拢63m under the programme, will lead the work in the Strategy on tackling cyber crime through:
- expanding the use of 鈥榗yber specials鈥� (volunteer police officers with specialist cyber skills) to help tackle cyber crime
- creating a new cyber crime unit within the National Crime Agency by 2013 to lead on national-level cyber crime
- encouraging the police and the courts to make better use of existing cyber sanctions for cyber offences; and
- making it easier for individuals and businesses to report financially motivated cyber crime
Home Office Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire said:
鈥榃e want to ensure that everyone can make the most of the internet and online services while protecting themselves from crime.
鈥楾he new National Crime Agency will share knowledge and expertise across law enforcement agencies, building on the pioneering work done by the Metropolitan Police and SOCA.
鈥榃e are also reaching out to industry and the public to get involved.聽We all have a role to play in keeping ourselves and our families safe while enjoying the huge opportunities and benefits of surfing the web.鈥�
Full details of the UK Cyber Security Strategy can be found on the . 聽