NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY GREEN PAPER 4 PROPOSED STRATEGY The Agenda aims to strengthen and make more effective the exchange of information and operational cooperation between Member states, EU Agencies and the critical information infrastructure sector; by aiming to: “CYBERCRIME IS ONE OF THE AGENDA’S PRIORITY FOR THE YEARS 2015-2020.” • Reinforce the capacity of law enforcement authorities in Member states, in particular through the Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre • Address obstacles to criminal investigations on cybercrime, notably with respect to access to evidence • Prioritise the implementation of existing legislation on attacks against information systems and on combating child abuse. 2.3 ASSESS AND CONSOLIDATE ON-LINE MECHANISM TO REPORT CYBERCRIME The mechanism is needed to report illicit online activity for the required action to be taken as well as to determine the extent of cybercrime. It entails: • The ability of the mechanism to track cybercrime at a national level • Ensuring nation-wide awareness and use of the mechanism, especially among citizens and small businesses. It is also recommended to ensure that a strategic approach on the applicability of hotlines related to cyber crime handling is taken, so as to facilitate the one-stop shop concept, whilst maximising the use of resources. 3 GOAL: STRENGTHEN NATIONAL CYBER DEFENCE 3.1 ESTABLISH A COLLECTIVE APPROACH FOR SHARING CYBER SECURITY KNOWLEDGE AND INTELLIGENCE A collective approach, involving both the public and private sector, potentially through the use of ICT is needed to: • Exchange information on cyber threats and to strengthen response to cyber incidents efficiently and effectively • Analyse new trends and identify opportunities and emerging threats • Work to strengthen cyber security • Provide framework for sharing best practice • Potentially improve professionalism in information assurance and cyber defence across the private and public sector through schemes for certifying related competence and specialist training. 18 MALTA | NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY GREEN PAPER