N AT I O N A L CY B E R S ECU R I T Y ST R AT EGY 14. Objectives for achieving the first target of the Strategy: 14.1. The first objective of the first target is to develop a systematic approach to cyber security and preventive activities. This objective will be accomplished by improving the methods of cyber security risk identification, evaluation and forecast; by building up a picture of cyber security identification and a risk map to reveal the risks typically encountered in particular sectors; by establishing regional cyber security centre and state-controlled electronic communications network with a set of cyber security measures, linking state and municipal institutions, agencies and state companies, which perform state mobilisation tasks for ensuring vital state functions; by carrying out surveys on cyber security state, progress reports or maturity assessments; by implementing other measures and actions in order to enhance cyber security level and preventive activities. 14.2. The second objective of the first target is to improve the efficiency of the cyber security policy making and implementation by reducing administrative burden falling on cyber security entities. This objective will be implemented by improving legal framework in the field of cyber security; by preparing standardised but differentiated cyber security requirements; by analysing best practice, standards applicable to ensuring cyber security; by encouraging cyber security entities to follow such standards; by establishing a national integrated crisis management mechanism to ensure cooperation among concerned parties at all levels; by updating the cyber security risk assessment system; by assessing the methodological possibilities to monitor and control the funds which are necessary to ensure cyber security while establishing priorities for the funds’ allocation and use; by implementing any other measures of cyber security policy making and implementation. 14.3. The third objective of the first target is to promote national cyber security exercises and participation in international exercises. This objective will be implemented by periodically organising complex national cyber security exercises and participating in international cyber security exercises organised by the EU, NATO and other countries; by incorporating lessons learned from national and international exercises into management of situations, incident assessment, information communication and other activities. 14.4. The fourth objective of the first target is to develop cyber defence capabilities of the country. This objective will be achieved by ensuring effective interaction between the Lithuanian Armed Forces and civilian cyber defence capabilities; by developing cyber defence capabilities; and by providing assistance to other state and municipal institutions and agencies. 9