QATAR NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 3. QATAR’S NEW APPROACH TO CYBER SECURITY Qatar’s new approach to cyber security balances the need to protect interconnected ICT products and services with the need to provide opportunities that maximize the benefits and efficiencies found in ICT advances. The Qatari government will act to defend Qatar’s interests in cyberspace from large-scale attacks and incidents that could harm national security. Specifically, the government is prepared to engage in diplomacy; participate in the formation of international rules; and bring military, intelligence, and security expertise to bear on cyber operations to protect the nation. The NCSS represents an actionable path forward to achieve Qatar’s cyber security vision for the future. It is a call to government, businesses, institutions, and individuals to create a more secure cyber environment. This section describes Qatar’s cyber security vision and identifies the objectives and initiatives necessary to achieve that vision. 3.1 Vision Establish and maintain a secure cyberspace to safeguard national interests and preserve the fundamental rights and values of Qatar’s society. 3.2 Objectives To achieve this vision, Qatar seeks to fulfill the following objectives: Objective 1: Safeguard national CII. Objective 2: Respond to, resolve, and recover from cyber incidents and attacks through timely information sharing, collaboration, and action. Objective 3: Establish a legal and regulatory framework to enable a safe and vibrant cyberspace. Objective 4: Foster a culture of cyber security that promotes safe and appropriate use of cyberspace. Objective 5: Develop and cultivate national cyber security capabilities. Collectively, these objectives provide the foundation for protecting against and preparing for cyber threats (i.e., a proactive approach to cyber security) as well as detecting, responding to, and recovering from threats and challenges (i.e., reactive cyber security efforts). 9