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"Cyberwarfare" has become a greater and greater problem, with hackers around the globe preying on unprotected (or lightly protected) corporate or government networks. The U.S. Air Force is taking the lead among our armed forces when it comes to combating the threat. First it was with the appointment of Lt. General Robert Elder Jr. to lead the Air Force Cyber Command, and now it's expanded training of new recruits to enable them to be more effective on the digital battlefield.The Air Force will now train every new recruit about cyberwarfare during basic training, meaning every enlisted person and officer will at least know the general concepts of things like hacking and digital espionage. On top of that, a select few Air Force personnel will be earmarked to receive more advanced training as part of the Undergraduate Network Warfare Training course. The first class graduated last month with its members awarded titles like "Cyberwarrior".
That's a pretty cool sounding title for what will be an increasingly valuable service to keep our networks safe.
From USA Today
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Subscribe to commentsJohn Andrew PrimeJan 30th 2008 1:27PM
Lt. Gen. Robert Elder is NOT the commander of Air Force Cyber Command. Maj. Gen. Bill Lord is. See its Web site at www.afcybewr.af.mil
KG ColemanFeb 1st 2008 9:40PM
Over 120 countries are currently developing cyber weapons. In 1998 North Korea created Unit 121 their cyber attack unit and China has over 30,000 volunteer cyber soldiers plus their full time military units. We need to accelerate the development of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. Every computer is a potential weapon that can be turned against the United States. Yes even the ones within our country. As the former Chief Strategist of Netscape, I want to express my deep concern the private sector is not doing enough to protect our critical information infrastructure and financial networks. We must take this threat seriously!