“The forum reviewed the requirement to safeguard the networks and decided to operationalise Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW) in the immediate future,” the Army mentioned. (representational picture)
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The Army has determined to operationalise command cyber operations and support wings as a part of its efforts to modernise its on-line networks in addition to to guarantee their efficient safety.
The resolution was taken on the Army Commanders’ Conference that happened final week.
“With rapid migration towards net centricity, which entails an increased reliance on modern communication systems, the forum reviewed the requirement to safeguard the networks and decided to operationalise Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW) in the immediate future,” the Army mentioned on April 27.
“In order to augment the capabilities of the forces by absorption of niche technologies and equipment, it was decided to nominate lead directorates and ‘test bed’ formations to evolve optimal employment philosophies and scaling to facilitate better exploitation,” it mentioned in a press release.
In the convention, the Army commanders and different senior functionaries took inventory of the present and rising safety eventualities and reviewed the operational preparedness and readiness of the power.
