'Network weapon': Indispensable in the UK arsenal

According to sources from British ministers, the government is developing "cyber weapons" to combat Internet threats to national security.

' Toolbox ' - possible possibilities that threaten network security are being assembled, integrated to prevent hackers who intend to target military facilities, databases and departments British importance.

In a Guardian interview, Nick Harvey, the British defense minister acknowledged the existence of this weapons program and that this was "an integral part" of the British arsenal.

Network Security Center (CSOC) belongs to General Communications Office GCHQ (UK).

Information about this weapon has not been disclosed, but according to the UK Defense Minister, the weapon is administered by the government and will be applied, deployed at military facilities. The Office of the Cabinet and the Network Security Center (CSOC) under General Communications Office GCHQ (UK) heads this network weapon program.

The UK defense minister said that digital networks play an important role like transportation, information and communication systems. The dependence of this system on digital networks is likely to give rise to cyberwar. And the consequences of a well-prepared attack to destroy the network will cause disaster.

Last week, the network of Lockheed Martin (USA) - the main US military contractor contained sensitive data on weapons as well as the techniques used by US forces were attacked. Its network security team quickly detected threats and protected their programs from harm.

Last month, Sony also announced the millions of users' personal information - including their credit card details - at risk of being stolen after the PlayStation Network was attacked by hackers. .