Cybercrime Strategy of Mauritius 2017 much harm it is causing. Equipped with this information, the Government and relevant stakeholders can better respond to cybercrime. Victims of any type of crime should be able to report that crime to the authorities and expect an appropriate response. Reporting cybercrime is challenging in many countries and Mauritius is no exception. Often, the people to whom the crime is reported do not have the knowledge and background to respond effectively. While training will, in time improve the situation, the creation of a single on line reporting facility, due in September 2017, will provide a ‘one stop shop” where victims may report cybercrime, be assured it will be directed to the correct investigative body and be able to check the progress of any investigation into their complaint. This online reporting portal is also key to gathering statistics to inform the government about the overall impact of cybercrime in Mauritius, and ensure the correct level of resources are applied to deal with the issue. 2. Public and Private Partnership Tackling cybercrime is, and always will be, a shared responsibility between individuals, industry and Government. This means forging mutually beneficial partnerships to share information and combine efforts to combat cybercrime. Governments will also explore other partnership arrangements, including with overseas law enforcement agencies and with key industry sectors, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs), online service providers and academia, amongst others. 3. Aiming on Prevention The Government recognises that it is better to prevent cybercrime from happening than to respond to it after it has occurred. In many cases, effective preventative measures are relatively low cost and easy to implement. Users need to take steps to avoid becoming victims of cybercrime. In the same way, Government and industry need to be proactive in anticipating where new threats might emerge. 4. Effective Criminal Justice Framework To combat cybercrime, an effective legal framework is required. It is significant to understand that whilst technology is evolving rapidly, cyber-threats likewise develop and cyber-criminals become more creative. Thus, the rapid and continuous enactment of laws that address the development of cybercrime is important in order to maintain a safe and secure cyberspace. 10 | P a g e