A/76/187 Denmark [Original: English] [28 May 2021] In Denmark, as in many parts of the world, digital solutions are part of everyday life and help drive economic growth. As one of the most digitalized countries in the world, it is vital for Denmark to advance a global, op en, free, stable, peaceful and secure cyberspace in which human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as the rule of law, fully apply. Efforts taken at the national level to strengthen information security and promote international cooperation in this field Denmark has taken several steps to strengthen its information security and promote international cooperation in cyberspace. The Defence Agreement for 2018–2023 allocates 1.4 billion Danish krone to strengthened cybersecurity and cyberdefence, thereby strengthening Denmark’s resilience. The 2018–2021 Danish National Cyber and Information Security Strategy takes further steps to increase cyber and information security and ensure a systematic and coordinated effort. Through 25 initiatives and six targeted strategies addressing what is so far defined as critical sectors (energy, finance, transport, health care, telecommunications and maritime), Denmark has enhanced the technological resilience of its digital infrastructure, improved the knowledge an d skills of citizens, businesses and authorities and strengthened coordination and cooperation regarding cybersecurity. As part of the 2018–2021 National Cyber and Information Security Strategy, dedicated cyber and information security units have been established in the six critical sectors mentioned above. Furthermore, the national strategy established a forum for the sectoral dedicated units and the Centre for Cyber Security focusing on sharing their experience in working with cyber and information security. The Agency for Digitisation and the Danish Security and Intelligence Service also participate in the forum. In order to have sufficiently skilled personnel to detect and handle cyberattacks against Denmark, in particular concerning critical infrastructure, the Centre for Cyber Security has furthermore developed and executed its own intensive Cyber Academy. Beyond the Academy, the Centre for Cyber Security also supports education and research within cybersecurity. In addition to these efforts, the Agency for Digitisation has developed and executed several courses, learning materials and events on cyber and information security targeting the chief executive level and cyberspecialists as well as public employees. As a part of the 2018–2021 National Cyber and Information Security Strategy, the Agency for Digitisation has developed the website sikkerdigital.dk, which offers citizens guidance, articles and learning tools on cyber and information security and knowledge on different threats. In addition to the website, the Agency for Digitisation runs national campaigns on secure digital behaviour in cooperation with municipalities and regions. Denmark also has a public-private Cyber Security Council, which was established to advise the Government on how to strengthen cybersecurity and improve knowledge-sharing among authorities, businesses and researchers. With the 2018 – 2021 Danish National Cyber and Information Security Strategy, Denmark has also strengthened its international cyberengagement by posting cyberattachés in Brussels; 16/46 21-10045