New Cyber Military Forces

Governments and corporations have long been exposed to the threat of hacking.  Now the UK has created a military task force specifically for the virtual battle space.  In addition to physical military tactics there is now a very real virtual aspect of military battle as well.  In the past governments have focused most of their virtual efforts on defensive battle.  For instant they utilize strong encryptions, track connections, the use of virtual forensics.  But it is now clear that a strong offensive virtual attack is a very real deterrent to enemies.  BBC quoted Philip Hammond: "Our commanders can use cyber weapons alongside conventional weapons in future conflicts."  Cyber space is the new military frontier. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24321717