CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND operation in the area of cybersecurity with countries of developed technological capacity. Strengthening of international position of the Republic of Poland will only be possible through internal close collaboration between Polish institutions and agencies responsible for ensuring cybersecurity, especially between the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is solely responsible for the coordination of the foreign policy of the Republic of Poland. Achieving a strong international position of the Republic of Poland in the area of cybersecurity will not be possible without having the necessary domestic expertise. Staff resources supported by adequate funding shall be the basis for building the image of the Republic of Poland as a competent player at the international area. In this context, it is important for Polish experts to actively participate in discussions in regional and global fora and perform a key roles in international organisations, thus contributing to the successful execution of foreign policy in the area of cybersecurity. In order to acquire skills, develop knowledge and share best practices, the Republic of Poland shall attach ever greater importance to international bilateral and multilateral cooperation in matters of education, training and exercise, as well as awareness building. In the area of international cooperation, the Republic of Poland will actively participate in exercises conducted by national organisations, EU and NATO as well as other international agencies. 28 CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND 9.2 Active international cooperation at the operational and technical level International cooperation at the operational and technical level shall be carried out inter alia within the CSIRT Network at European Union level, in other fora for information sharing and analysis of the IT security situation of a given sector, through other international cooperation networks, like the FIRST or TF-CSIRT, information sharing platforms, like the MISP or n6, and within bilateral and multilateral cooperation. In this context, it shall be particularly important to develop common operational procedures within the EU and NATO, and the Visegrad Group. Cooperation at this level will not only serve to effectively counteract cyber threats , but will also contribute to the share of experience between technical staff in joint ventures. It shall also be an opportunity to promote Polish technological solutions and Polish expert staff. Development of international cooperation is also possible through participation of public institutions involved in ensuring cybersecurity in international fora for information sharing on threats and vulnerabilities. 29