[kictanet] US Airforce Increases cyber workforce to 7, 200 by adding 1, 200

[Ali Hussein]

Brian

Not to mention that it is alleged that China has the equivalent of a Battalion for cyber warfare and espionage.

Lets hope that the new 'Digital Government' currently being sworn in recognises the need to safeguard our  'cyber territory'. 

Ali Hussein
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On Apr 9, 2013, at 7:25 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> ...and this is the cyber workforce in the *air force*, other millitary units have their own detachments, and so do specialized agencies including the Department of Justice, State and Federal Police, Immigration etc...
> 
> In Kenya we have? Mmm, I think I can probably count on one hand :)
> 
> The article where I got this makes an interesting read, the scary part is that the US has 6 cyber-tools that have now been classified as weapons.
> 
> http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57578567-83/u.s-air-force-designates-six-cyber-tools-as-weapons/
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Brian
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