Tools:  The NCISA will create a list of research needs/objectives based on priority research topics, including a definition of the research objective and a description of the required results. The list will reflect shortcomings and needs in terms of securing Czech cyberspace, including current security trends (see the diagram). The priority research topics will be promoted primarily within the scope of R&D&I support programmes under the responsibility of: o The Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic – Czech Republic Security Research Programme for 2015 to 2022, Security Research Programme for the Needs of the State 2016–2021, and Strategic Support for the Advancement of Security Research in the Czech Republic 2019–2025 (IMPAKT 1), o the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic – BETA2 programme, o the Ministry of Regional Development – Integrated Regional Operational Programme for 2021–202716, o the Ministry of Industry and Trade – TREND and The Country for the Future programmes, o and other programmes overlapping into cyber and information security. Diagram: System for the Identification of Research Needs Strategic and conceptual materials regarding the security policy in the Czech Republic ↓ Shortcomings and needs in terms of securing Czech cyberspace ↓ Priority research topics ↓ Research needs and their application within the scope of calls in national and international R&D&I support programmes The NCISA will seek the re-announcement of the “Cyber Security” call, which was announced in 2015 within the scope of the 2014–2020 programme period. 16 10