81 Annex 3 HEADLINE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME Strategic outcomes Indicative success measures (to 2021) Contributes to 10. The UK is universally acknowledged as a global leader in cyber security research and development, underpinned by high levels of expertise in UK industry and academia. • The number of UK companies successfully commercialising academic cyber research has increased significantly. There are fewer agreed and identified gaps in the UK’s cyber security research capability, and effective action has been taken to close them. • The UK is regarded as a global leader in cyber security research and innovation. DEVELOP 11. The UK government is already planning and preparing for policy implementation in advance of future technologies and threats and is 'future proofed'. • Cross-government horizon scanning work and all-source assessment are integrated into cyber policy making. • The impact of cyber security is factored into all crossgovernment horizon scanning work. DEVELOP 12. The threat to the UK and our interests overseas is reduced due to increased international consensus and capability towards responsible state behaviour in a free, open peaceful and secure cyberspace. • Enhanced international collaboration reduces cyber threat to the UK and our interest overseas; • A common understanding of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace; • International partners increased their cyber security capability; and • Strengthened international consensus on the benefits of a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. INTERNATIONAL ACTION AND INFLUENCE 13. UK Government policies, organisations and structures are simplified to maximise the coherence and effectiveness of the UK's response to the cyber threat. • The Government cyber security responsibilities are understood and its services are accessible. • Our partners understand how best to interact with Government on cyber security issues CROSS­ CUTTING National Cyber Security Strategy 2016