5. Conclusion and next steps The CTO believes that every country should have a national Cybersecurity strategy. Modern countries are increasingly dependent on this man-made information space of Cyberspace for many aspects of everyday life. It has become a vital part of our social, economic and governmental activities. We recommend a risk-based approach, framed by principles that reflect the country’s culture and the Commonwealth Cybergovernance Principles. Design and delivery of the strategy should include a wide range of stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, across academia and drawn from civil society. Cyberspace is a global phenomenon and every country’s strategy should reflect the complex international supply chain that supports technology of all kinds and of Cyberspace in particular. Further, the strategy should consider its impact beyond its country’s borders, regionally and globally. For many, this work is urgent. This guide offers a starting point to develop a national Cybersecurity Strategy. Many countries have published their strategies, which are available on-line, and these offer a further helpful resource for an author. There are many support mechanisms including bilateral and multilateral. The Commonwealth itself is a platform to share expertise, resources and experiences. 6. Acknowledgements The CTO is grateful to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Organisation of American States (OAS) and Microsoft for their advice, guidance and support in the compilation of this publication. Page 14 of 33 www.cto.int