I/ITSEC 2015: Elbit trains cyber warriors

25th November 2015 - 12:00 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in London

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Elbit Systems will demonstrate a training system designed specifically for cyber operations for the first time at I/ITSEC.

Called the CyberShield National Cyber Defense (NCD) training system, it is designed to simulate real operational networks where trainees can confront a full spectrum of known threats.

Using the NCD training systems allows cyber-security professionals and decision makers – both civil and military – to train in a generic, isolated and secured environment, according to Elbit Systems.

It can also integrate third-party applications and hardware such as switches, routes, servers, stations and firewalls used in real operational networks.

‘Cyber is a major

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