as well as other international Standard Institutes for Framework (NIST, EBIOS,
etc.), and international and regional CERTS.
Use existing networks and relationships with the Government’s key international
partners and build new links with other international entities to share information
about current and nascent threats, adding value to existing thought and expertise.
Establish strategic bilateral relations and open dialogue channels with key
stakeholders to share information about potential incidents.
Build international partnerships to end the perceived impunity of Cyber Criminals
acting against Lebanon by bringing criminals in overseas jurisdictions to justice.
Cooperate with the international community on Cyber Space issues to harmonize
and increase the efficiency of a shared body of laws and regulations. This shall
allow the Government of Lebanon to optimize timing, procedures, and costs, thus
establishing or adapting to common mechanisms for crisis management,
communication, and de-escalation. Lebanon must continue to work for the
universalization of certain standards applied in Cyber Space with a view to
enhancing its security. This approach should be based on three principles:
Prevention: the inherent uncertainty of the attribution of an attack should
encourage the States to concentrate their efforts on preventive measures;
Cooperation: improving cooperation within the international community on
Cyber Space issues is an effective way to increase stability through better
mutual understanding and even trust between stakeholders. This will also
create common mechanisms of crisis management, communication, and
de-escalation. Lebanon must work towards the conclusion of an
international agreement on the obligations of a State, the infrastructure of
which could be used for malicious purposes, such as “launch pads” in
order to proxy-attack other countries (“triangulation” of a Cyber Attack),
etc.
Stability: the country must continue to promote the principle of the
existence of certain rights enabling States that are victims of computer
attacks to take appropriate measures while maintaining international peace
and security.
3.3 Reinforcement of State capacities to support the development
of ICT
The State must initiate an awareness and training programs that familiarize its civil
servants working in the IT and ICT sectors as well as its citizens and professionals with
good practices in digital uses. It is by being aware of cyber risks and by being trained to
adopt the appropriate behavior that users will be able to face Cyber Threats. Whether in
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