Studies of Novo mesto, and the licensed independent higher education institution GEA College; as part of the corporate security subject it is also included in the study programs at some other higher education institutions. No subject in this area is taught at the primary and secondary school levels. In accordance with its abilities, Slovenia participates in international cyber security exercises. In Cyber Europe exercises, organised by ENISA, in 2010 Slovenia took part as an observer and in 2012 and 2014 as an active participant. Furthermore, from 2013 on, it actively participates in Cyber Coalition exercises within NATO. Participation in these exercises proved to be a good opportunity to check the capacities for cyber security assurance at the national level, as well as to exchange experience and establish new connections between stakeholders. National cyber security exercise has not yet been carried out. 3 Vision Establishing a comprehensive cyber security system as an important integral factor of national security will contribute to ensuring an open, safe and secure cyberspace, which will make the basis for smooth functioning of infrastructure, important for state bodies' operations as well as for the life of each individual. By 2020, Slovenia will establish an effective cyber security assurance system, which will prevent and also eliminate the consequences of security incidents. This objective comprises eight sub-objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. strengthening and systemic regulation of the national cyber security assurance system; the safety of citizens in cyberspace; cyber security in the economy; ensuring the operation of critical infrastructure in the sector of ICT support; cyber security to ensure public security and combat cyber crime; development of cyber defence capabilities; ensuring the safe operation and availability of key IC systems in the event of major natural and other disasters; 8. strengthening national cyber security through international cooperation. 4 Cyberspace risks In a modern society, practically all social activities depend on ICT systems, and with further development this dependence is likely to increase. Systems interconnectivity means that the vulnerability of one may affect the functioning of the other. As it is impossible to ensure complete security against cyber attacks, abuse, fraud, human and technical errors, and other influences, the approach used in determining the priority of a particular threat should be based on risk assessment. In recent years13, an increase in the number of security incidents, advanced targeted attacks, exposure of ICT infrastructure and the abuse thereof for implementing distributed denial-of-service14 13 SI_CERT reports on the network security for years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Available at: https://www.cert.si. 6 Cyber Security Strategy