Thus, Trinidad and Tobago must define and implement the necessary policies, strategies and plans to ensure continuing confidence and trust in the reliability of the Internet, the security of the systems connected thereto and the safety, security and resilience of the country’s ICT digital infrastructure. 4.0 Strategic Foundation The GoRTT’s Medium Term Policy Framework (MTPF)!”, 2011-2014 underscores the role of ICT in advancing national development. It notes that: 1. “The use of ICT is an essential element of the infrastructure underpinning the creation of a modern, competitive economy in an information rich, knowledge and technology-driven world. 2. Creating a diversified and knowledge intensive economy is at the core of building international competitiveness, stimulating new areas of economic growth and moving up the value chain.'®” The MTPF is premised on the Framework for Sustainable Development which is built upon seven interconnected development pillars. Pillar Four (Information and Communication Technologies - Connecting Trinidad and Tobago and Building the New Economy ) acknowledges the extent to which the adoption and utilization of ICT is a critical success factor in achieving sustainable development. Cyber security is one of the cornerstones of this new ICT paradigm, as the establishment of the appropriate legislative framework and enforcement machinery to detect, combat and protect against cybercrime is considered fundamental. 4.1 Vision The GoRTT will create a secure and resilient cyber environment, based on collaboration among all key stakeholders, which allows for the exploitation of ICT for the benefit and prosperity of all. Government of Trinidad and Tobago, “Innovation for Lasting Prosperity: Medium Term Policy Framework, 2011-2014”, October 2011 13] bid 10