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Using Reserves in Support of Cyber-Resilience for Critical National Infrastructure: US and UK Approaches
Noel K HannanRUSI Journal, 9 November 2015
Cyber, United States, US Defence Policy, UK, Military Personnel, Resilience, UK Defence
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