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1.3.1 Exchange best practices in improving foundational cyber skills with international
partners and allies.
The Department of State, with support from other departments and agencies, will exchange best
practices in promoting foundational cyber skills among international partners and allies. These
exchanges should include best practices to avoid manipulation by online campaigns of
misinformation and disinformation that can threaten democratic cohesion.56
1.3.2 Include foundational cyber skills development and awareness in international
capacity-building programs.
The Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
with support from federal, private sector, and international partners will include foundational cyber
skills development in international partner capacity-building programs.57
1.3.3 Promote the development of international standards and frameworks relating to
foundational cyber skills.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with support from ONCD as well as
relevant civil society organizations will actively participate in international convenings to develop
standards and frameworks related to the development of foundational cyber skills.
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