PRIORITISED AREAS 3 3.3 Competence Subsidiary goals: Strategic goal: Improved cyber security competence is aligned with the needs of society. 1. Provide attractive and competent research environments for prominent researchers and postgraduates. Competence and knowledge about threats, vulnerabilities and effective measures constitute a precondition for the ability to protect digital values against cyber incidents. This requires that everyone – private individuals, companies and the authorities – have access to information about cyber security challenges and the appropriate measures to address them. Specialisation within cyber security of vital importance to national security is to be accorded special priority. 2. The number of specialists within the field of cyber security covers the needs in the labour market and accommodates national security considerations. The national strategy for cyber security competence (2019) elaborates the competence goals in this strategy and sets out conditions for a long-term build-up of competence, encompassing national capacity in the fields of research, development, education and measures designed to raise awareness in the business community and among the general public. 3. Cyber security competence is sufficiently addressed in study programmes where ICT constitutes a key component, including ICT and technology courses. In addition, study programmes within other disciplines that include significant ICT elements also include cyber security to a relevant extent. 4. Good post- and supplementary education in ICT and cyber security at vocational colleges, universities and university colleges. 5. Cyber security is included in relevant professional training courses and vocational courses to a sufficient extent. 6. Pupils and apprentices have digital skills, including competence in secure use and security, that enable them to experience life skills and to succeed in further education, working life and participation in society. 7. Private individuals have knowledge and skills that provide them with good judgement concerning digital issues, and which contribute to protecting their privacy and assets online. National Cyber Security Strategy for Norway | 17