3 Lifecycle of a National Cybersecurity Strategy 3 Lifecycle of a National Cybersecurity Strategy This Section provides an overview of the various phases in the development of a Strategy, which include: • Phase I – Initiation • Phase II – Stocktaking and analysis • Phase III – Production • Phase IV – Implementation • Phase V – Monitoring and evaluation This Section also introduces the key entities that should be involved in the development of the Strategy and highlights other relevant stakeholders that could contribute to the process. This Section ultimately aims to provide the reader with an understanding of the steps to be taken by a nation in order to draft a National Strategy and the possible mechanisms for its implementation according to the nation’s specific needs and requirements, integrating the overarching principles (described in Section 4) and good practice (described in Section 5). This lifecycle, as illustrated in Figure 1, guides users of this document in focusing on strategic thinking about cybersecurity at the national level. Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy 16