QATAR NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY Objective 4: Foster a culture of cyber security that promotes safe and appropriate use of cyberspace. To make progress against the objective, Qatar will: §§Enhance cyber security awareness across society using multiple channels; §§Encourage individuals to use cyber safety tools and solutions to protect against cyber threats; and §§Promote the development and delivery of cyber security education in schools, colleges, and universities. Maintaining a safe and secure online environment is essential to fostering digital confidence. To encourage a profitable online economy, consumers must trust that their transactions are secure and their personal information is safe. Raising awareness and encouraging information sharing among government, businesses, institutions, and individuals are two of the most effective ways to improve cyber security. In addition, the appropriate collection, use, and protection of personal information will help consumers safeguard themselves from identity theft. Qatar has begun building a cyber security culture through cyber safety campaigns, such as Safer Internet Day 2013, and targeted warnings about scams and other online threats via print and social media. Stakeholders from government, law enforcement, businesses, and academic institutions will work together to develop and implement cyber safety solutions and increase awareness of cyber security and associated legal requirements. Fulfilling this objective will require significant collaboration among government entities, businesses, and institutions to educate all audiences on the importance of cyber security and cyber safety. Objective 5: Develop and cultivate national cyber security capabilities. To make progress against the objective, Qatar will: §§Develop and maintain a professional cyber security workforce; §§Foster business opportunities and strengthen the competitiveness of the cyber security industry in the public and private sectors; and §§Invest in research to develop and commercialize innovative cyber security technologies and solutions. Qatar must be at the forefront of educational initiatives that will build and maintain a cyber workforce. This workforce must be capable of defending and protecting against cyber incidents and attacks. Qatar needs employees in government and industry who can recognize new developments in cyberspace and understand how those developments may impact operations. At the same time, Qatar must also continue to drive the local innovation necessary to identify and implement new solutions that will address the complex cyber security challenges of the future. Local cyber security businesses must be able to flourish and provide robust and reliable cyber security products and services that meet government and critical sector needs and requirements. Development of a national cyber security research and development agenda that is focused on building solutions to prevent, predict, and overcome cyber attacks will further prepare Qatar for emerging cyber threats. Existing data analytics and social computing capabilities will enable Qatar to pursue an agenda that supports the application of real-time data analytics to detect cyber attacks, conduct forensics and remediate cyber events, and anticipate and ultimately defeat cyber attacks. 12