Oxford University launches cyber security centre to combat terrorists and crooks

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http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2163952/oxford-university-launches-cyber-security-centre-combat-terrorists-crooks

By Alastair Stevenson
V3.co.uk
27 Mar 2012

Oxford University has launched a cross-departmental Cyber Security 
Centre designed to improve online security.

The university said the centre will work to create new ways to protect 
internet users and companies' information, in the face of the increasing 
threat from cyber criminals and terrorists.

"The Oxford Cyber Security Centre is the new home to cutting-edge 
research designed to tackle the growing threats posed by cyber terrorism 
and cybercrime, and to safeguard the trustworthiness of 
electronically-stored information," the university said.

Already having accrued £5m in funding, the centre will employ 12 
permanent academic staff, 25 research staff and 18 doctoral students, 
each from various departments within the university.

Its primary goals are to look for the means to mitigate the risks of 
data breaches, minimise the impact of human error and reduce financial 
damage.

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