1.2.2 This policy recognizes that there are national procedural and international coordination issues that should be within the expertise of the Criminal Justice system (SAPS, Department of Justice, and NPA) and will be dealt with accordingly by the relevant jurisdiction. 2. POLICY OBJECTIVES 2.1 The aim of this Policy is to establish an environment that will ensure confidence and trust in the secure use of ICTs. This will be achieved through the following objectives:  To facilitate the establishment of relevant structures in support of cybersecurity;  To ensure the reduction of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;  Foster cooperation and coordination between government and private sector;  Promote and strengthen international cooperation;  To build capacity and promoting a culture of cybersecurity; and  Promote compliance with appropriate technical and operational cybersecurity standards. 3. CREATING INSTUTITIONAL CAPACITY TO RESPOND CYBERCRIME AND THREATS There is undoubtedly an ever increasing threat on South Africa’s ICT infrastructure, which is unavoidable since South Africa is connected global economy. In order to combat cyber threats, a collaborative approach both nationally and internationally is required. Organisational structures that can play an important role in this collaborative approach are Computer Security Incident Response Teams (“CSIRT”), National Cybersecurity Advisory Council, Cyber Inspectorate and Law enforcement. 3.1. National Cybersecurity Advisory Council Currently there is no structure that coordinates strategic policies and interventions. Various sectors have put in place mechanisms and initiatives to deal 5