The national cyber security strategy aims to chart a path to achieve the national vision to secure national information and communications. In order to do so, this national strategy has been designed from five core areas: Strategic Focus Areas Definition Main Objectives Prepare and Prevent Strengthen the security of UAE cyber assets and reduce corresponding risk levels Elevate the Minimum Protection Level of Cyber Assets Ensure Compliance to UAE Cyber Security Standards and Verify Effectiveness Respond and Recover Manage incidents to reduce impact on society and the economy Develop and Embed Incident Response Management Capabilities Improve Threat Neutralization Capabilities Build National Capability Cultivate cyber security research and innovation and develop UAE’s workforce to meet cyber security needs Inform and Educate UAE Public and Workforce Foster Cyber Security Research and Innovation Foster Collaboration Foster collaboration between national and international stakeholders to catalyze cyber security efforts Cultivate a Collaborative National Cyber Society Leverage and Contribute to International Efforts Provide National Leadership Provide national leadership to orchestrate local and emirates cyber security initiatives at the national level Develop National Cyber Security Strategy and Implementation Initiatives Coordinate and Guide National Cyber Security Implementation 06