Cybercrime Strategy of Mauritius 2017 5.0 THE NATIONAL RESPONSE TO FIGHT AGAINST CYBER THREATS The Government recognises that the challenge presented by cyber-threats is one that requires a coordinated national response. Preparing for cyber-threats and cyber-defense involve immediate, transparent and better coordinated action from all parties in society, both individually and collectively. It is important to provide political guidance and strategic guidelines for cybersecurity and take necessary decisions regarding the allocation of resources and prerequisites. The National Cyber Security Strategy sets out guidelines, measures and action plans that will enhance the cyber-threat preparedness of Mauritius and manage the disturbances caused by these threats. However since the frequency and severity of cyber threat is accelerating, proper investigation of cybercrime and efficient prosecution of offenders is becoming a prerequisite to strengthen our resilience against these threats. It is, therefore, necessary to have a cybercrime strategy in place that will provide guidance to our law enforcement agencies and assist the judiciary with a better understanding of the area when it comes to judging these crimes. The Cybercrime strategy represents a commitment from different stakeholders to work together to address the issues of cybercrime. While the strategy focuses on the steps that law enforcement agencies and the judiciary will undertake to respond to cybercrime, it also acknowledges the key roles played by industry and individuals and the importance of forging strong partnerships. The strategy sets out key principles and priority areas of focus over, outlining what we will achieve and how we will achieve it. CYBERCRIME STRATEGY National Response On Cyber Threats CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 6.0 KEY PRINCIPLES SUPPORTING OUR APPROACH Four key principles support our national approach to cybercrime. These principles form the underlying philosophy of our national response to cybercrime 1. Knowing the dangers Having a better understanding of how cybercrime affects the country will help us address it. We need to know who it targets and why, how it targets them, who the perpetrators are and how 9|Page