Minister’s Foreword Samoans are embracing the many advantages cyberspace offers and our economy and quality of life are the better for it. However, as we enjoy the benefits of cyberspace, we also recognize that it threatens us in a variety of ways. The increasing use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) has raised issues of security and privacy. The exploitation of computers and telecommunications technology for criminal activities has increased. Incident of hacking, virus attacks, access and dissemination of pornographic materials misuse of information and network security can no longer be ignored. Cyber security has become a critical issue especially now with the rise of cyber-terrorism and its impact on national and global security. The National Cybersecurity Strategy outlines the Government‘s intention of harnessing resources to protect the public and private sectors. The goals set out in the strategy aims to strengthen existing cyber systems and critical infrastructure sectors, support economic growth and protect the public in terms of connectivity to each other and to the rest of the world. Cyber Security is a shared responsibility and this Strategy calls upon all Internet users, to be vigilant and informed about online threats, and how their own actions can be the first line of defence. _________________________________________________ Honorable Afamasaga Lepuia‘i Rico Tupa’i MINISTER OF COMMUNCATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Samoa National Cybersecurity Strategy 2016 - 2021 2