the context of private use (young people exposed, in particular, to inappropriate content or harassment and malice on the web) or professional practices (administrations and companies), educated and sensitized citizens represent the first barrier in the protection of information. Cyber Security trainings need to be considered as part of the National Strategy to ensure that today’s and tomorrow's decision-makers are aware of the risks and the know how to deal with threats. In this context, it seems essential for the State to promote research and its industrial capabilities, to improve the defense capabilities of the public sector, and to engage the public sector in a dialogue with the banking sector and the private sector involved in the digital economy. 3.4 Promote educational capacity on the Lebanese territory To address the shortage in skilled Cyber Security specialists, the Government and the Lebanese University, along with private universities, schools, and organizations, must invest in Cyber Security awareness programs via a Cyber Academy platform. These same actors must set up university curricula to train qualified and talented high-level specialists to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the Cyber Security field. Digital security awareness should be an essential part of non-specialized higher education to introducing future graduates to Cyber Security. Each institution shall therefore ensure that organizations providing initial or continuing training courses integrate Cyber Security awareness teaching into their various courses and that the material is adapted to each training offered. It would be desirable to integrate Cyber Security in IT subjects in the National Education System (pre-university curriculum), including a Cyber Security component in school curricula as well as innovative and motivating activities in the classroom, challenges, and summer programs. Under the aegis of a future national information systems security agency which will be set up (see Part II), the NCISA, the State shall have to assess the needs for initial and continuous training programs in the short, medium, and long term. This shall require a proactive collaboration with the Ministry of Education and all relevant actors in the administration and the private sector, including trade unions. Key technologies for which in-depth knowledge is required in Cyber Security trades and in general for the development of a trusted digital environment, should also be identified. As part of continuing education, the human resources of institutions and companies, specifically those in professional categories with social and state responsibilities, should be able to benefit from digital training that includes Cyber Security awareness. ENA Civil Servant College, in partnership with professional syndicates, shall be called upon to develop and implement continuing education programs tailored to the needs of June 2019 LEBANON NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 28