A/71/172 It also hopes that the economic, commercial and financial embargo, which has caused serious damage to the Cuban people, will be lifted. The embargo has had a harmful impact in the area of information and communications, among oth er aspects of the daily life of the Cuban people International cooperation is essential for confronting the dangers associated with the misuse of information and communication technologies. The International Telecommunication Union has an important role to play in the intergovernmental debate on cybersecurity issues. Cuba supported resolution 70/237 and will continue to contribute to the peaceful global development of information and telecommunications technologies and their use for the good of all humanity. El Salvador [Original: Spanish] [26 April 2016] The El Salvador Armed Forces have upgraded the perimeter security computer equipment and implemented security policies governing access to the computer network’s resources (regular changes to user passwords, restriction of access to USB ports and DVD and CD readers, and blocking of access to equipment unit C ). Finland [Original: English] [31 May 2016] Finland welcomes the opportunity to provide information on General Assembly resolution 70/237. The following efforts have been take at the national level: (a) The National Cyber Security Strategy of Finland (2013) and its Implementation Programme (2014) define key guidelines and actions in strengthening cybersecurity and resilience. The Implementation Programme is being updated through a consultative multi-stakeholder process with the aim of finalizing it in 2016. (b) Since the adoption of the national Cyber Security Strategy, Finland has established the National Cyber Security Centre and the Cybercrime Prevention Centre, and an Ambassador for Cyber Affairs has been appointed. The National Information Security Strategy was adopted in February 2016. (c) As part of Finnish development cooperation, Finland supports various information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development and c yber capacity-building projects. Finland is a founding partner of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise. Finland has joined the United States-led Global Connect Initiative, which seeks to bring 1.5 billion people online by 2020. Finland aims to join the new World Bank Digital Development Partnership Trust Fund. Finland supports internet governance based on a multi-stakeholder model. (d) Finland actively engages in international dialogue on cyber issues in multilateral and regional forums, and in bilateral co ntacts. Within the Organization 16-12486 9/24