CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS 2012 3.12 Security Culture (Awareness) The dimensions of potential threats to cybersecurity, as discussed in section 2.4, clearly show that this issue concerns all users of information infrastructures, given that any connected computer could serve as an entry point or malicious and/or harmful elements to local cyberspace. This includes the vast majority of the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, given that most of them today makes use of the Internet on a regular basis. It is very important for Internet users, as well as users of IT systems in every workplace have a satisfactory level of knowledge/awareness regarding the potential threats that they must protect themselves from. The Republic of Cyprus will promote a National Awareness Programme for cybersecurity matters, which will include the following:      Creation of informational material, as well as use of existing (and available) material from external sources (e.g. ENISA), for citizens regarding safe and secure Internet use, with a focus on the protection of personal data, ethical behaviour in cyberspace and protection of children on the Internet, Distribution of this informational material through multiple media, e.g. television, radio, SMS, websites, leaflets/booklets, lectures, etc. Development of small duration training seminars for working professionals, Development of specialised training seminars for governmental users of IT systems that contain sensitive and/or classified information, Promotion of the development of a positive security culture in all government departments and services, as well as in private businesses. Action 14 - Phase B – Development of a comprehensive National Awareness Programme for cybersecurity matters, covering all users of electronic systems, from governmental workers to citizens of the State. Reaching the appropriate level of knowledge and awareness in Cyprus, combined with the development of skilled human resources for key positions, will contribute significantly in the long run to securing IT systems that are part of cyberspace. 3.13 Cooperation with External Agencies and International Working Groups As has been discussed extensively previously in section 3.5, cooperation of the main body responsible for ensuring the security of cyberspace in the Republic of Cyprus with other stakeholders is not merely a 25