Aware of the importance of a multilateral approach, in addition to International
Law and non-binding standards for responsible behaviour among States, we might
highlight the role of the United Nations Charter as the reference principle for conflict
prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace. Forging agreements and trustbuilding measures are the basis for its application and implementation, as well as
International Treaties and Agreements that Spain has joined.
A new conception of cyberspace
A fundamental dimension of stability involves continued defence of constitutional
and democratic values and principles plus citizens’ fundamental rights
in cyberspace, particularly in terms of protecting their personal
data, privacy, freedom of expression and access to truthful, good
quality information.
Good understanding of this approach requires a
multidisciplinary focus, moving beyond purely technical aspects,
using centralised management principles and coordinating its
performance, assigning cybersecurity to National Security as a
State competence.
Firstly, the private sector plays a relevant role as administrator and
owner of Spain’s digital assets, meaning that the country’s cybersecurity skills largely
lie in its companies. This thereby means that cybersecurity needs support, promotion
and investment to become more competitive and boost economic growth, whilst
providing a secure and reliable digital environment.
On the other hand, we should aspire to increasing technological autonomy by
encouraging a national industrial base for cybersecurity, R+D+i and technological
talent management. Human resources remain a critical factor. A gaping chasm has
opened up between the number of highly specialised jobs in information technologies,
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National Cybersecurity Strategy 2019
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