Most-Targeted Critical Sectors: ICT Sector It includes telecommunications networks, submarine and land cables, communications towers, communications satellites, communications control centers, telecommunications and Internet service providers. Financial Services Sector It includes networks and websites of banks, banking transaction, e-payment platforms, stock exchange, securities trading companies and postal financial services. Threat of Digital Identity and Private Data Theft: Digital identity theft is one of the most serious crimes that threaten Internet users and the future of e-services. Stolen credentials and personal data can facilitate impersonating individuals in cyber space, and may result in monetary and property loss, or may entangle the names of the victims in suspicious or illegal activities. The identity thief usually uses information already available on the Internet, especially on open social media and professional networks; national databases; networks of government services, social security services and health care; e-commerce websites; virtual markets; e- payments networks; Automated Teller Machines (ATMs); and stock exchanges. In addition, tools and systems used in performing e- transactions may be compromised, stolen or damaged, which poses a serious threat to the interests of users and the future of e-services. Extensive and widespread attacks may affect the national financial sector. Data of public institutions and companies may also be stolen, resulting in considerable material and credibility losses, damage to reputation, customer attrition and reduction in value of intangible assets, which may harm the national economy at large. Energy Sector It includes systems, networks and stations that control the production and distribution of electricity, oil and gas; High Dam stations; nuclear power plants; and others. Government Services Sector It includes the e-government portal and websites, government agencies and institutions websites, national databases— the most important of which is the national ID database, and associated networks and websites. Transportation Sector It includes air, land, sea and Nile transport. It covers all train and metro control systems, centers and networks, as well as air and sea navigation traffic networks and control systems. Health and Emergency Aid Services Sector It includes relief and emergency networks, blood banks, hospital systems and networks, health care networks and websites. Information and Culture Sector It includes networks, systems and websites of information and broadcasting services. The State’s official websites and sectors that affect the economic activity such as investment, tourism, commerce, industry, agriculture, irrigation and education at the different levels. 6 7