Principles of Successful NCSS Implementation Integrated Planning The importance of the involvement of all key stakeholders in the integrated planning process to ensure: • Permanent cooperation and joint activities among all stakeholders • Identify existing challenges and ways to overcome them • Disseminate relevant information to reach the competent authorities in a timely manner • Reduce gaps and overlap between different initiatives and activities. Shared Operational Responsibilities To ensure effective implementation, it is essential that the various entities involved at the operational level and participate in various cyber security initiatives and activities. Monitored Progress and Improvement • Follow up the implementation stages and the effectiveness of the results to ensure appropriate improvements and overall success of the program. • Ensure effective performance management, support and guidance. 07