A LIVING ACTION PLAN WITH ANNUAL REVIEWS New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy provides a single cohesive framework to ensure that New Zealand is secure, resilient and prosperous online. The Strategy is accompanied by an Action Plan which sets out concrete steps to protect the country’s information technology systems and ensure New Zealanders can make the most of being online. In order to deal with a rapidly changing threat, the Action Plan will be a living document that is updated annually. Many actions are already underway – and will be on-going to maintain cyber security. The Action Plan also sets out new initiatives, some of which will need further research and consultation to test whether they are feasible, and to provide more precision about implementation. All will require on-going attention and resources. The Action Plan has four goals. There is an introductory text for each goal, followed by four to five actions. Each action involves a number of government agencies. Many actions will involve Connect Smart, a public-private collaboration with the aim of improving cyber security. The National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO) will produce an annual report on the Action Plan to Cabinet to evaluate progress and recommend new actions where necessary. The NCPO will also work with government agencies and Connect Smart partners to produce a public annual report on the Cyber Security Action Plan. CYBER RESILIENCE CYBER CAPABILITY New Zealand’s information infrastructures can resist cyber threats and we have the tools to protect our national interests New Zealanders, businesses and government agencies understand cyber threats and have the capability to protect themselves NEW ZEALAND’S Cyber Security Strategy ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL CYBERCRIME COOPERATION New Zealand improves its ability to prevent, investigate and respond to cybercrime New Zealand protects and advances its interests on cyberspace issues internationally A secure, resilient and prosperous online New Zealand. 2 New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy Action Plan 2015