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HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE
This Guide aims to assist States as they build capacity to identify goals, constraints and
stakeholders of a national cybersecurity strategy. We structure the document as follows:
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Section I: Executive Summary
The Executive Summary presents the main proposals we make in the Guide.
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Section II: Global Cybersecurity Context
In this section, we explore the value of cyberspace to global and national economic wellbeing and security. First, we contrast the terms cybersecurity and information security.
We then consider the growing sophistication, frequency and gravity of cyber attacks.
Thereafter, we discuss the cybersecurity concepts and themes that we use frequently in
the Guide. Lastly, we explore the global nature of cybersecurity and the activities of the
international community at the United Nations. We conclude with an evaluation of the
ITU’s role in cybersecurity as encapsulated in the Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA).
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Section III: National Cybersecurity Context
The concepts of critical national infrastructure and critical information infrastructure allow
us to explore the transformation of cybersecurity from a pure technical domain into a
strategic national policy area. We then discuss the value of a national cybersecurity
strategy. We follow on with reflection on the steps in the strategy formulation process.
This section covers the conditions that influence national cybersecurity formulation and
execution. We note typical stakeholders and their role in national cybersecurity strategy.
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Section IV: National Cybersecurity Strategy Model
In this section, we present a model for visualising the national cybersecurity domain. The
model could also support organisational and global cybersecurity programmes. We use
the Pillars of the GCA and the Ends-Ways-Means strategy paradigm as the foundations
for our dynamic view that grounds cybersecurity strategy in national values and interests.
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Section V: Ends – Cybersecurity Objectives
Ends are the cybersecurity objectives that national administrations seek to accomplish.
Cybersecurity ends cover economic, social and national security matters. This aligns
with national interests as cybersecurity aims to keep States secure and prosperous.
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