A/75/123 promotion of the benefits of technological advances and their contribution to social and economic development. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the leadership of Governments in order to build a new vision in accordance with best international practices for addressing digital security risks, taking into account principles that support responsible behaviour by States, facilitate their participation in discussion forums on international digital security and encourage them to behave in a transparent and predictable manner towards their peers, thus reducing the risks of misinterpretation, escalation and conflict in digital security matters. Lastly, the implementation of strategies and measures for the responsible use of the digital environment contributes to peacebuilding through the establishment of conditions conducive to digital coexistence based on respect, including support for freedom of expression and the appropriate use of language on the web, with a view to maximizing the benefits of ICTs and supporting adjustment to a digital future. Denmark [Original: English] [29 May 2020] Like the rest of the world, Denmark is increasingly connected through the Internet. Digital solutions are part of everyday life and h elp drive economic growth. As one of the most digitalized countries in the world, it is vital for Denmark to advance a global, open, stable, peaceful and secure cyberspace in which human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as the rule of law, fully ap ply. Efforts taken at the national level to strengthen information security and promote international cooperation in this field Denmark has taken several steps to strengthen its information security and promote international cooperation in cyberspace. The Defence Agreement for the period 2018–2023 allocates DKr 1.4 billion to strengthened cybersecurity and cyberdefence, thereby strengthening our resilience. The Danish Cyber and Information Security Strategy 2018 –2021 took further steps to increase cybersecurity. Through 25 initiatives and 6 targeted strategies addressing what are so far defined as critical sectors (energy, finance, transport, health -care, telecommunications and maritime), Denmark has enhanced the technological resilience of its digital infrastructure, improved citizens’, businesses’ and authorities’ knowledge and skills, and strengthened coordination and cooperation regarding cybersecurity. In addition, the European Directive on the security of network and information systems is fully transposed in Danish law. As part of the Danish Cyber and Information Security Strategy 2018 –2021, dedicated cybersecurity and information security units have been established in the six critical sectors mentioned above. Furthermore, the national strateg y established a forum for the dedicated sectoral units and the Centre for Cyber Security, focusing on sharing their experience in working with information security and cybersecurity. The Agency for Digitization and the Danish Security and Intelligence Serv ice also participate in the forum. In order to have sufficiently skilled personnel to detect and handle cyberattacks against Denmark, in particular concerning critical infrastructure, the Centre for Cyber Security has furthermore developed and executed its own intensive Cyber Academy. The Cyber Academy had 15 graduates in 2019 who are now employed in the Centre’s situation centre. Beyond the Academy, the Centre for Cyber Security also supports 20-08285 27/84