A cybersecurity research, testing and demonstration center has been opened near Washington, D.C., by Raytheon.

The Global Cyber Solutions Center, or GCSC, is located in Sterling, Va., and will enable U.S. government agencies, other nations and major global companies to understand how to best protect their networks and apply the latest cyber-technologies and approaches to their existing cybersecurity programs.

"The GCSC creates a unique environment for our customers to understand and experience comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that address the increased threats associated with the Internet of Things, the rapidly rising use of mobile devices, and ever more reliance on cloud computing," said David Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. "This new center is important part of the company's strategy to support our customers and expand our global cyber-security business."

Raytheon has been growing its cyber-solutions business and earlier this year brought its Cyber Innovation Center online in Britain, expanding the use of its Cyber Operations, Development and Evaluation Center.

The CODE Center is an advanced cyber range based in Northern Virginia. It evaluates systems and hardware and emulates networked environments, including those used for critical infrastructure and in security operations centers.

"Today's organizations must defend their operations from ever-evolving cyber threats that can come from anywhere in the world," said Wajsgras. "Raytheon's global cyber network gives organizations access to the latest cyber-technology, world-renowned experts and innovative solutions so they can more effectively identify and address risks, including the use of actionable intelligence and training."