CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY OF MONTENEGRO 2018-2021 materials (photos, videos, rulebooks, guidelines, recommendations, games, etc.). 7. Partnership of public and private sectors STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: In the upcoming period, the Government of Montenegro will continue its dedicated work aimed at supporting the both - response to incidents and sharing of information and joint initiatives in partnership with private sector. Therefore, only high level of communication, cooperation and integration can be an efficient way to understand and properly respond to the needs and challenges of private companies, with the aim of undertaking the necessary measures and achieving a sufficient degree of security. Improving of cyber security demands a combined, multi-user, comprehensive approach focused on cooperation with private companies. The cooperation provides, through joint research and exchange of experiences and practice, that no part of the critical infrastructure, whether in public or private hands, become a weak link and vulnerability. Partnership of public and private sectors is an efficient tool in protecting national interests. Sharing of information, expertise and knowledge is a form of strategic partnership between shareholders from public and private sectors. In accordance with the Law on Amendments to the Law on Information Security, the Information Security Council has been formed, representing a framework for constant exchange of information among public administration, representatives of 32 the economy, science and research. The Information Security Council should provide procedures for exchanging information between state authorities and key private sector institutions, particularly the Internet provider, the banking sector and the Electric Power Industry of Montenegro (EPCG). Building of a successful public and private sectors partnership takes into consideration different elements as well as challenges and barriers that such structures can face. Establishing of efficient cooperation among stakeholders is one of the main challenges due to different interests, trust, competition and lack of clear managerial structure. Companies reluctantly report security incidents due to potential loss of reputation, so building of trust is a process that requires an extensive dialogue, time and effort. Partnerships demand a clear framework which determines roles of public and private sectors, their relations and areas of cooperation. PLAN OF ACTION AND INDICATORS: a) With the aim of developing efficient response to cyber security, it is necessary to work on improving and institutionalisation of cooperation among public and private sectors. Indicator of success: the number of established public and private partnerships. b) Drafting of procedures for exchange of information on cyber incidents, the ways of communicating in the case of cyber attacks, the ways of assistance and cooperation between public and private sectors. Indicator of success: a defined rulebook on procedure for exchange of information on cyber incidents and communication between public and private sectors.