prepare and submit the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Cyber Security Concept of the Slovak Republic for 2015-2020 (“Action Plan”). For urgency and efficiency reasons, the entire task of fulfilling Concept tasks in the 20152020 period is divided into period with specific tasks for fulfilment in 2015 with the remainder to follow from 2016 to 2020. Key tasks in the short-term and tasks in the preparatory phase were completed by the end of 2015. Such tasks include in particular − adoption of Act No. 339/2015 Coll. amending Act No. 575/2001 Coll. on Organisation of the Activities of the Government and Central State Administration as amended, which defined the National Security Authority as the central government body for cyber security; − establishment of the Cyber Security Committee, the statute of which as debated and acknowledged by the Slovak Government (material no. UV-33740/2015); − adoption of Act No. 346/2015 Coll. amending Act No. 110/2004 Coll. on the Peacetime Operation of the Security Council of the Slovak Republic as amended by Act No. 319/2012 Coll. establishing the Cyber Security Committee of the Security Council of the Slovak Republic. Fulfilment of the second phase (2016 – 2020) is described in more detail in the Action Plan. The National Security Authority is responsible for the Action Plan while fulfilment of the defined tasks requires the full cooperation of other entities. As such, responsibility for the tasks is assigned to other central government bodies, including entities within their material areas. Fulfilment of tasks in the Action Plan for 2016-2020 is divided into seven strategic areas, specifically: 1) Building an Institutional Framework for Cyber Security Administration. 2) Creation and Adoption of a Legal Framework for Cyber Security. 3) Development and Application of Basic Mechanisms Providing for the Administration of Cyber Space. 4) Support, Formulation and Implementation of an Education System in the Area of Cyber Security. 5) Determination and Application of Risk Management Culture and Communication System Between Stakeholders. 6) International Cooperation. 7) Support of Science and Research in the Area of Cyber Security. The Action Plan defines tasks and the manner of their implementation, a responsible party, cooperating parties and a time frame for completion (deadline or length of time) for each individual area. The tasks are detailed in every area to meet the individual strategic goals of the Concept and achieve a level where the level of protection of national cyberspace is systematically increased in Slovakia by a system operating in a strategic, coordinated, effective and efficient manner on a legal basis and with awareness of security and its importance among all elements of society. The proposal of these tasks also clearly defines the goal of active participation of the private sector, the academic community and civil society in forming and implementing Slovakia’s 4