be expanded and improved, increasing awareness of IT security issues within society as a whole. Goal 14: Promoting research and development The Federal Government supports basic scientific research in Germany, advocates the engagement of German businesses in international research and technology programmes, particularly in the 7th European Research Framework Programme. Developing innovative products guarantees the long-term reliability of German information infrastructures. The cooperation between industry and R&D at universities will be intensified. Goal 15: Expanding international cooperation and setting standards The Federal Government will advocate German security interests in international standard setting bodies when developing international standards for the protection of information infrastructures. To this end, inter-ministerial and inter-disciplinary cooperation in drafting relevant norms, standards and laws will be strengthened at national level. Together with European partners, the Federal Government will develop reliable IT security solutions. German IT security products and solutions will receive due consideration. Page 16