Action area 3: Strong and sustainable cyber security architecture for every level of government Government must ensure security, law and freedom in our country, also in cyberspace. This requires up-to-date cyber security architecture that effectively connects the various actors at federal level without losing sight of the state and local governments and the private sector. The ongoing digital revolution means that many federal and state government agencies today deal with cyber security issues. The range of tasks is broad, extending (in compliance with the constitutionally imposed limits) from prevention, threat prevention and law enforcement to counter-espionage, intelligence-gathering and cyber defence. Both internal and external security in cyberspace are equally affected. Government institutions must be organized in such a way that they can fulfil their duty to protect society also in the digital age and can protect themselves against cyber attack. In this context, modern cyber security architecture regards cyber security as an ongoing national task. It is essential that, in case of need, information is shared and the performance of tasks is coordinated efficiently. Synergies among ministries and agencies at all levels of government and across national borders are especially important. At federal level, the National Cyber Response Centre already offers the necessary structure for individual actors to work together within their respective roles and responsibilities. This cooperation should be intensified and the federal states more closely involved. The Federal Government will review the legal responsibilities as well as the technical and staffing capabilities, bring them more closely into line and adjust them as needed. This is the only way to ensure that government remains able to prevent, detect, investigate, avert and prosecute cyber attacks even in the digital age. Strategic objectives and measures Further developing the National Cyber Response Centre 20