The government is committed to ensuring the integrity and efficacy of our electronic, communications, and digital infrastructure. The aim is to ensure New Zealanders have confidence in cutting edge security that protects their communications, intellectual property and online footprint. As more systems are networked and connected to the Internet, it is imperative that they are protected from cyber threats, both criminal and state-sponsored. 34. To achieve this commitment, I recommend a comprehensive refresh of the New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan is carried out. This will be an opportunity to demonstrate the importance this Government attaches to cyber security as an integral component of the digital revolution, and provide certainty about the Government’s intentions in this area. 35. It would complement other initiatives already underway, such as the development of a Digital Strategy for New Zealand, the proposed establishment of a Chief Technology Officer and the priority accorded to digital rights. 36. A refresh of the Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan would enable us to test whether we are investing the right resources and structuring our efforts, in the right way, across protective security, civilian, military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to make the greatest improvement to the security of our digital infrastructure and communications. 37. It is timely for New Zealand to step up its cyber security, so that we are not left vulnerable to cyber intrusions at the expense of our security and economy – and so that we can fully achieve the benefits of a connected nation. ad ca st in g, C om m un ic at io ns an d D ig ita lM 33. ro How should we approach the cyber security refresh? A broad range of agencies contributes to New Zealand’s cyber security. Cyber security is relevant to national security and intelligence, defence, international relations, trade, economic development and innovation, criminal justice, education, government digital transformation, and public service delivery. See Annex Two for an outline of the cyber security roles of the key government agencies. 39. The refresh of the Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan will require collaboration across a number of Ministerial portfolios. I propose to work closely with all of the relevant Ministers as we determine the priorities and initiatives to be incorporated in a refreshed Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan. se d by th e M in is te ro fB 38. R el ea 40. ed ia Demonstrating the government’s commitment to cyber security A successful refresh of the Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan will involve hand-in-hand partnership with the private sector and non-government organisations to seek their views on “what more the government can do to improve New Zealand’s cyber security”. We have a collective responsibility to continue to ensure the needs of the corporate sector operating New Zealand’s critical national infrastructure and networks are well supported; to tap into the cyber security expertise of ICT businesses; and engage with businesses and organisations vulnerable to cybercrime and harmful cyber intrusions. 4iz7hypmdw 2018-04-04 16:36:02 Page 6