National Cyber Defence Strategies Lack Public Confidence, Report Shows

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National Cyber Defence Strategies Lack Public Confidence, Report Shows

Recently released findings of a survey conducted by Defence IQ indicate 
that only 35% of the public have faith in the cyber defence strategy 
devised by their national government.

The global survey, undertaken ahead of the 2012 Cyber Defence Forum 
taking place in Prague from October 23-25, sought to discover the most 
current trends in action and perception when it comes to both personal 
cybersecurity measures and overall confidence in national defence 
policies.

Other key highlights from the study include the discovery that the cyber 
threat causing most concern is that of potential foreign state attack, 
while hacktivism and terrorism do not at present rate highly as credible 
risks to national security within the cyber domain. Meanwhile, the 
majority of respondents admit to having suffered from 3 or more cyber 
attacks in the past year. View the full report here: 
http://bit.ly/PtiTTI

According to the Defence IQ team analysing the results, the study was 
designed "to gauge whether the current measures for cybersecurity are 
understood, are trusted, and are being appropriately implemented, as 
well as find out what makes us tick when we consider our own virtual 
vulnerabilities."

The findings of the report are to be used as a point of reference during 
discussion sessions at the Cyber Defence Forum, which will focus 
specifically on the challenges, operations and solutions facing armed 
forces and governments as they formulate national strategies to keep 
their defensive and offensive cyber capabilities current and in-line 
with the international community.

Confirmed speakers include decision makers from European, African, and 
North and Central American nations, as well as operators from NATO, 
ENISA and Georgia Tech.

For more information or to register your attendance, visit 
http://www.CyberDefenceForum.com


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