UK announces £15m to Commonwealth countries for cyber security

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Government of the United Kingdom says that it will provide £15 million in funding to support Commonwealth countries in developing their cyber security capabilities.

The funding will support projects for developing countries and the development of a Commonwealth Cyber Governance network, UKAuthority reports.

In addition, the UK government will install more in-country cyber attaches to its diplomatic staff and there will be an increase in the number of UN women-in-cyber fellows.

The announcement comes after the nation made cyber security and resilience a priority for the Commonwealth during its period as chair-in-office over the past 4 years.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that the Commonwealth is collectively taking action to bolster resilience and security including in cyberspace.

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