NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY GREEN PAPER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY into the strategy. They are Policy, Legislation, Risk Management, Awareness and Education upon which the subsequent proposed strategy is based. Prior to proposing the strategy however, research and assessments have been made so as to enable a high level pragmatic approach towards cyber security within the local context. The Supporting Document is a compilation of such an activity, serving as a rationale for the Green Paper’s approach in the process. It focuses on the global cyber threat scenario, leading to concerns, experiences and current preparedness and a further focus on stakeholders on the domestic front. “DEFENDING AND PROTECTING NATIONAL INFORMATION INFASTRUCTURE FROM CYBER THREATS. ENSURING THE SECURITY, SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF USERS OF CYBER SPACE.” The ensuing strategic direction within the Green Paper is proposed to be attained by six goals, each of which carry a number of proposed measures, as follows: 1.  stablish a governance framework - Is based upon the premise that a E cyber security strategy needs to be established, and more importantly, be effectively implemented and maintained on a continuous basis. Hence the need to ensure the key coordination structures, processes, roles and practice with particular focus on risk management within the public and private sector. 2. C  ombat cyber crime - Aims to ensure and consolidate capabilities to tackle cyber crime 3. S  trengthen national cyber defence - Aims to foster sharing of cyber security knowledge and intelligence, review current legislation and regulations in line with cyber space developments and ensure digital resilience on a national and organisation wide scale. 4. S  ecure cyberspace - Aims to foster self regulation and voluntary self commitment, bearing in mind that legislation is not a panacea to cyber security commitments. It also aims to stimulate use of standards and best practices that guarantee security whilst allowing for interoperability. Special focus is also given to promote security of online public services and to consolidate support to the private sector. 5. C  yber security Awareness and Education - Aims to target academia, the public and private sector and citizens as a means to sensitize awareness, knowledge as well as expertise in cyber security. A strategic approach towards a national awareness and advice campaign is especially recommended. 6. N  ational and International Cooperation - Aims to ensure effective cooperation and collaboration on a national level, on a European and 6 MALTA | NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY GREEN PAPER