Review says traditional arms will still prevail. Cyber-terrorists and 'information warfare' techniques represent a new threat to national security, writes Dan Sabbagh. But, the Ministry of Defence's strategic defence review last week stressed that traditional warfare will not be replaced. The review spurned the opportunity to create formal structures to deal with cyber threats, as ministers tried to play down the risks.
Information warfare is a loose term for hacker attacks on vital computer systems and networks.
The Ministry of Defence is contributing to the development of national security policies and technical measures to respond,' it said. Additional reporting by Jonathan Lambeth.