Executive Summary The National Cybersecurity Strategy 2016-2021 (the strategy) sets out areas for development in Samoa’s cybersecurity. The Ministry anticipates within the next five (5) years: • Individuals become aware of cybersecurity threats and are empowered to exist safely in this digital era; • Businesses become responsive to cybersecurity issue and establish a working relationship with Government, trade associations and other business partners to tackle cyber threats so the world will see that Samoa is a safe place to do business in cyberspace; • Government has:  Sharpened law enforcement response to cyber crime;  Secure fundings to provide cyber security services;  Encouraged business to operate securely in cyberspace;  Bolstered defences in our critical national infrastructure against cyber attack;  Strengthened our capabilities to detect and defeat attacks in cyberspace;  Enhanced education and skills; and  Established and strengthened working relationships with other countries, business and organisations around the world to help positively shape an open and vibrant cyberspace that supports strong and better societies here and across the globe. Samoa National Cybersecurity Strategy 2016 - 2021 4