National Cyberstrategy (NCS) 2 Orientation of the NCS 2.1 Vision and strategic objectives Vision "Switzerland leverages the opportunities of digitalisation and mitigates cyberthreats and their impacts through appropriate protective measures. It is one of the world's leading centres of knowledge, education and innovation in the realm of cybersecurity. The capacity to act and the integrity of its population, economy and public authorities and of the international organisations based in Switzerland are protected against cyberthreats." Strategic objectives - - - - Empowerment: Switzerland strengthens its position as one of the world's leading centres of knowledge, education and innovation, including in the realm of cybersecurity. It uses these capabilities to independently assess cyber-risks across supply chains, anticipate technological developments and respond to them in an agile manner. The population is informed about cyber-risks and thereby empowered to use digital services. Secure digital services and infrastructures: Switzerland implements measures nationwide to strengthen cyber-resilience. The Confederation and cantons create the necessary conditions to ensure that a high level of protection is guaranteed, that secure digital infrastructures, products and services are used, and that risk appetite is consciously managed. Effective identification, prevention, management and defence against cyberincidents: Switzerland has the necessary capacities and organisational structures in all situations to identify cyberthreats and cyberincidents quickly and minimise the damage they cause. Incidents can be dealt with even if they persist over an extended period and affect different areas simultaneously. Effective combating and prosecution of cybercrime: Switzerland expands its ability to identify perpetrators of cyberattacks, collectively prosecute them, and convict them within the scope of the law. Leading role in international cooperation: Switzerland works at an operational and strategic level to promote an open, free and secure cyberspace as well as full recognition, observance and enforcement of international law in the digital space. International Geneva is used as a leading location for debates around cybersecurity. Switzerland can act as a mediator in disputes related to cyberoperations. 2.2 Principles The vision and strategic objectives set out what the NCS aims to achieve. The principles define how this is to be done. - The NCS starts with a risk-based, comprehensive approach aimed at improving Switzerland's resilience to cyberthreats. "Risk-based" implies that full protection against cyberthreats is not possible, but that these threats can be addressed in such a way that the remaining risk is acceptable. A "comprehensive approach" takes into account all relevant vulnerabilities and risks. - Protecting Switzerland against cyberthreats is a joint task for society, the business community and the state, with responsibilities and competencies clearly defined and put into practice by all those involved. The NCS is thus implemented on the basis of federalist principles, in a decentralised way and with shared responsibility. 11