88   No. 39475 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4 DECEMBER 2015 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR SOUTH AFRICA 1 1 . Promote and Stre ngthen Local and International Cooperation 11.1 In terms of this policy framework, the Cybersecurity Hub will foster cooperation and coordination between the public sector, private sector and civil society. 1 1 . 2 Local cooperation 11.2.1 The NCPF promotes the Public-Private-Civil sector collaboration and the use of industry perspectives, equities and knowledge to enhance Cybersecurity. The Public-Private­ Civil sector partnership is based on the understanding that Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility and there is a need to leverage on joint knowledge and perspectives, to combat cybercrime. 11.2.2 The NCPF thus promotes the establishment of collaboration with local stakeholders, with a focus on the following aspects: Inclusion of the industry and creating an enabling environment for a (a) successful partnership; Encouraging private sector groups to address common security interests and (b) collaborate with government including encouraging cooperation among groups from interdependent industries; (c) Bringing private sector and government together in trusted forums; and (d) Creating a common understanding of the threats and vulnerabilities that the country faces and the responses required. 11.3 11.3.1 International Cooperation Internet as a form of media can in essence not be regulated in total by an authority or government. Given the borderless nature of the Internet and the challenges it poses in terms of jurisdiction, it is important that countries Jearn and collaborate with each other in order to combat cybercrimes. 11. 3.2 Therefore, international collaboration is critical in securing cyberspaces nationally and globally. Recognising the need for global collaboration on matters regarding Cybersecurity, South Africa is required to collaborate with relevant and appropriate international organisations and governments, in line with the Constitution, national security imperatives, foreign policy and existing international agreements. To this end, South Africa will: 23 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za