UK and Israel begin £1.2m cyber security project

A £1.2 million cyber security project has started with the UK and Israel as part of the government's long-term economic plan, it has been announced.

The Cabinet Office revealed that the plans are part of the government's long-term economic strategy and will consist of three cross-border partnerships. As part of the initiative, Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv will be linked with the University of Bristol and also the University College London, while Israel’s Ministry of Science and Technology will be linked with the University of Kent.

In addition, UK and Israeli academics will work together on six specific areas of research, including, identity management, governance, privacy assurance, mobile and cloud security, usable security and cryptography.

Speaking about the developments, Francis Maude, cabinet minister, said: "Cyber security is a shared global threat and I’m pleased that we are deepening our research relationship. My congratulations go to the successful joint teams and I wish them well with their joint projects."