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<p>We take the growing threat of cyber attacks on our networks, systems and technology
extremely seriously, and are taking action to defend against increasingly sophisticated
attacks. Our systems are regularly targeted by criminals, foreign intelligence services
and other malicious actors seeking to exploit Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel,
disrupt MOD business and operations, corrupt our systems and steal information. This
is not unique to the MOD; other Government Departments and businesses are also affected.</p><p>In
October 2016 we announced that the UK will invest £265 million to boost the defence
of military cyber systems. This investment, supporting the new Cyber Vulnerability
Investigations programme, will help the MOD better understand the cyber risks to our
military equipment and systems. This will complement the £40 million investment into
the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), enhancing our ability to secure Defence
networks and systems against cyber threats.</p><p>Building on pioneering MOD science
and technology, the MOD has completed cyber vulnerability investigations for a range
of Defence systems and platforms, and is successfully mainstreaming the process into
its ways of working.</p>
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