Eswatini National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Kingdom of Eswatini, like all other nations worldwide, is facing fundamental changes resulting from on-going digitalisation. Indeed, as Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) continue to evolve rapidly, and are increasingly integrated in national and global economies, and so is the increasing dependency on ICTs in the way individuals, institutions and nations function. The Kingdom of Eswatini is fully cognisant of the fact that the extensive integration of ICTs in its society, especially within its public sector, is essential to its on-going efforts to develop the prosperity and welfare of its citizens and the country in general. That is why the Kingdom of Eswatini is actively undertaking several initiatives to promote the adoption and usage of ICTs in all facets of its society and economy. Examples of these initiatives include the on-going implementation of the National E-Government Strategy. The on-going development of a National Broadband Strategy for Eswatini, and the review of its National Information and Infrastructure and Communication Policy (Implementation Plan 2012 - 2016) just to mention a few. As Eswatini embarks on transforming its economy and society by integrating ICTs across its economy and society, it is imperative that it takes into account the effects of such a transformation, which include among others, the need for security and integrity of data, systems, networks, digital infrastructure and cyberspace by businesses, public institutions, individuals, critical service providers, etc. This National Cybersecurity Strategy of Eswatini 2020 - 2025 (SZ NCS 2025) describes a coherent national approach for protecting Eswatini’s data, systems and networks from cyber threats. This strategy will provide guidance to all relevant stakeholders on their specific roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity by setting the national Vision and Strategic Objectives with respect to cybersecurity in Eswatini. This strategy outlines essential elements necessary for ensuring a good cybersecurity posture of Eswatini and these include:  The current context of cybersecurity of Eswatini including current and emerging cyber threats relevant to Eswatini  Eswatini’s national cybersecurity vision and the Strategic Goals that will support the attainment of that vision  Principles that will underpin the implementation of this strategy  Roles and responsibilities of identified relevant stakeholders  The manner in which this strategy will be implemented Eswatini National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) 2025 3