Defence, aerospace and security company BAE has launched a scheme to allow security professionals to co-operate in fighting cybercrime. Founding members of The Intelligence Network include representatives from Vodafone, CyLon and RUSI. Julian Cracknell, managing director of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, said it was time to move on from the age of secrecy to a more open approach to sharing information. “Cybercrime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with sophisticated criminals using new techniques such as phishing emails or malware that can steal sensitive information like credit card numbers and passwords. Cracknell said the network was inviting relevant organisations to join.
Defence, aerospace and security company BAE has launched a scheme to allow security professionals to co-operate in fighting cybercrime. Founding members of The Intelligence Network include representatives from Vodafone, CyLon and RUSI. Julian Cracknell, managing director of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, said it was time to move on from the age of secrecy to a more open approach to sharing information. Issues to be tackled by the network include fragmentation and complexity driven by the buying power of large corporates together with the impact of increasing digital workflows. Cracknell said the network was inviting relevant organisations to join.