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Today our adversaries are increasingly turning to cyber.
Prime Minister triggers Article 50 and we begin the process of leaving the European Union…we won’t simply be strengthening our Parliamentary sovereignty…retaining control of our borders and our laws…we’ll be becoming an even more Global Britain…standing up for British values and the international-rules based system…alongside our friends and allies.
So we’re investing here [pounds sterling]1.9 billion to develop cyber capabilities and skills across all government departments and setting up the new National Cyber Security Centre.
Our military cyber workforce is already among the best in the world — with cyber integrated into all three services.
Defence can banish despair in fragile nations. But the Commonwealth can do more than that. It can bring hope. I’ve had the great privilege to see some of the Commonwealth’s work up close. I’ve seen you fighting poverty…to support good governance…to devise innovative solutions to challenge climate change. I’ve see you fighting for people’s right to make a better life.
Putting into practice the values of the Commonwealth Charter of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
And delivering on the commitment of all members to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all peoples of the Commonwealth. “Only freedom can make security secure”.
Source : 2017 States News Service