military and civil security collaborations, national and international security cooperation to detect and deter cyber-espionage. iv. Specific Principles on Cyber Conflicts, Cyber terrorism and Integrated Containment Measures:   • At the centre of this policy lays the principle of integrated containment of conflicts, violence and terror perpetuated against the sovereignty of the nation by agents and groups exploiting the borderless nature of cyberspace. • It is the core principle of this policy to articulate integrated containment measures which focus on shared responsibilities and cooperation among all the state actors at the national, regional and global levels. • This policy seeks to prevent and contain cybercriminal intents and related malicious acts inimical to the national dignity, security and economic interests of the country. v. Specific Principles on Child Online Abuse & Exploitation and Countermeasures:   • Social media has become a vital attractive channel and tool for social interactions and productive engagements. The open and transparency nature of cyberspace have been exploited for good causes and malicious intents. • It is the cardinal principle of this policy to harness counter-measures through a legislative framework, policy and strategic actions, including international cooperation, to address cyber abuse and online exploitation of the Nigerian Children. vi. Specific Principles on Balancing Security, Data Protection, Privacy Rights, Freedom of Expression and Information sharing: