Part Two Overall Direction “ of cyber attack. Hence a risk-based approach to assess, prioritise and take measures to ensure cyber security, along with any technology investment is necessary. Whilst leading in its commitment towards cyber security on a national scale, Government cannot assume sole responsibility for protecting all of cyberspace. All users of ICT are responsible to take reasonable steps to protect systems and data on an individual and on a collective basis. 7. OVERALL VISION Within the context of the articulated principles, an overall vision for the National Cyber Security Strategy is: To ensure a secure, resilient and trusted digital interactive environment that supports Malta’s safety and security whilst maximising on the benefits of a digital economy. In specific terms, the vision entails that: ” • Civil society is aware of cyber risks and undertakes necessary precautions to protect its privacy, confidentiality, personal integrity, identity and well-being • The Private Sector, whilst tapping the opportunities resulting from the technology developments, actively ensures that it operates in a secure and resilient digital economy, whilst ensuring effective delivery of their services and/ or goods and protection of their customer’s privacy and integrity public sector, the private sector, academia and civil society is necessary. A cooperative and collaborative approach at an EU and international level is also required. Shared goal and responsibility • The Public Sector leads the way in ensuring a secure and resilient digital environment for its interaction with and/or service delivery to civil society, private enterprise and with regional and international partners, as well as in placing Malta as a secure online location for business interaction. Effective cyber security essentially calls for the sharing of one common goal that transcends boundaries. Whilst leading in its commitment towards cyber security on a national scale, Government cannot assume sole responsibility for protecting all of cyberspace. All users of ICT are responsible to take reasonable steps to protect systems and data on an individual and on a collective basis. The National Cyber Security Strategy aims to address the needs and expectations of each of the above stakeholders, in the light of the proposed vision. Risk Management The widely diffused use of cyberspace coupled with its rapid and continuous evolvement, renders it impossible to guarantee immunity from any form 13 MALTA CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 2016