A primary focus of this policy framework will be the development of cyber defence capabilities, made available by Member States for the purposes of the CSDP as well as the protection of the European External Action Service (EEAS) communication and information networks relevant to CSDP. In the area of training, emphasis is given to the development of programmes for different audiences in the CSDP chain of command. It is important that the cyber dimension is adequately addressed in exercises in order to improve the EU's ability to react to cyber crises in a CSDP context, to improve strategic decision-making procedures and to strengthen the information infrastructure architecture. Cyberspace is a rapidly developing domain where dual-use capabilities play an essential role; therefore it is necessary to develop civil-military cooperation and synergies with wider EU cyber policies to address the new challenges it presents, while respecting the Member States internal organisation and competences. This paper outlines principles to facilitate cooperation with the private sector on cyber defence capability development, with a particular focus on strengthening Research &Technology (R&T) and the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). Moreover, it also ensures coherence between the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) cyber defence efforts and proposes areas for cooperation between them. Finally, the objectives of cyber defence should be better integrated within the Union's crisis management mechanisms. In order to deal with the effects of a cyber crisis, relevant provisions of the Treaty of the EU and the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU 2 may be applicable, as appropriate. 2 Articles 222 TFEU and 42(7) TEU, with due consideration of Art. 17 TEU. 15585/14 ANNEX FP/oza DG C 2B 3 EN