Authorities lag against fast-evolving cyberspace threats: report

Governments worldwide are behind the curve of private cyberspace operators in defending national cybersecurity, a study found. — Reuters

Governments worldwide are too often playing catch-up against private cyberspace operators in what is poised to become a key arena for defending national interests, the International Institute for Strategic Studies said Tuesday.

And while the US remains the dominant cyberspace power, China is rapidly gaining ground and could soon be a major rival in both the civil and military spheres, the Britain-based research group said after a two-year study.