HL Deb 28 February 2000 vol 610 c41WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Government's servers and routers are adequately protected from a "pingstorm" attack. [HL997]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

The counter-measures in place have been carefully designed and are adequate.