7. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGY Action plan for the implementation of the Strategy, made for the purpose of implementing the Strategy, elaborates the defined strategic goals and determines the implementation measures necessary for achieving those goals, along with the competent authorities and the list of deadlines for their implementation. Action plan for the implementation of the Strategy allows for systematic oversight of the implementation of the Strategy and serves as a control mechanism which will show whether a certain measure has been implemented in its entirety and has produced the desired result, or it should be redefined in accordance with the new requirements. In order to determine in due time whether the Strategy is achieving the desired results, namely if the defined goals are being accomplished and the established measures implemented within the planned time frame, it is necessary to set up a system of continuous monitoring of the implementation of the Strategy and Action plan, thus also setting up a mechanism for coordinating all the competent government bodies in creating the appropriate policies and responses to threats in cyberspace. For the purpose of reviewing and improving the implementation of the Strategy and Action plan for its implementation, the Government of the Republic of Croatia will establish the National Cyber Security Council9 (hereinafter “the National Council”), which will:  Systematically monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Strategy and discuss all issues relevant to cyber security,  Propose measures to improve the implementation of the Strategy and Action plan for the implementation of the Strategy,  Propose the organisation of national exercises in the area of cyber security,  Issue recommendations, opinions, reports and guidelines related to the implementation of the Strategy and Action plan, and  Propose amendments to the Strategy and Action plan or propose the adoption of a new Strategy and action plans, in accordance with the new requirements. Based on the requirements described in the area of cyber crisis management, the National Council will:  Address issues essential for cyber crisis management and propose measures for higher efficiency,  Analyse the reports on the state of security submitted by the Operational and Technical Cyber Security Coordination Group,  Issue periodic assessments of the state of security, 9 Interdepartmental panel composed of the authorised representatives of the competent bodies with national or sectoral policy and coordination responsibilities. 27 of 31