The NCISA shall also contribute to the establishment of mechanisms to independently assess the level of security and reliability of these products and services, and to provide their potential users with appropriate safeguards through labeling. For this purpose, the NCISA shall accomplish the following:  Define best practices and mechanisms to strengthen key/critical national infrastructure (sensitive sites or OVIs) and protect them from Cyber Attacks. The NCISA, in collaboration with regional administrations and other responsible authorities, shall assist national organizations and enterprises in taking the necessary measures to remain sufficiently secure and resilient against Cyber Attacks.  Ensure that public and private critical national infrastructures are aware of the level of threat and implement appropriate Cyber Crime countermeasures. Public institutions and private companies and organizations must understand the real level of Cyber Threat to the infrastructure and put in place measures to improve the protection and preservation of national interest and sovereignty.  Assist companies that own and/or operate sensitive data to manage their cyber risks and vulnerabilities. 5.6 The normative framework of the Agency and its ecosystem Since constructing the legal framework requires highly experienced bodies, the NCISA’s normative framework shall be built with the help of a strong and regular international collaboration and support that respects Lebanon’s sovereignty and constitution. The NCISA’s ecosystem includes major local partners, such as the Government, the Ministry of Telecommunications and its operators, OGERO, LEA, the beneficiary ministries, OMSAR, academic institutions, Internet Service providers in Lebanon, and professional associations. The ecosystem is supported by the international partners listed in the Strategy. The NCISA shall carry out the following steps in ensuring an adequate legal framework for Cyber Security:  Adapt and create a regulatory framework for new emerging technologies. To do so, NCISA shall regularly inform ministries, government institutions, local authorities, companies, and citizens about threats facing digital systems through the communication channels appropriate to each.  Prepare the legal environment to accommodate new digital products and services.  Develop Cyber Defense guidelines and implement Cyber Defense measures to significantly improve Cyber Security levels across computer networks. June 2019 LEBANON NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 44

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