Another strategic element of vital importance for Spain, as a country comprising a peninsula and a number of islands, is the proper use of maritime spaces, where most of its commercial and energy trades take place. Moreover, the Straits of Gibraltar stand out as one of the main hubs for maritime traffic and as a strategic enclave of the utmost significance. Another characteristic feature of Spain derives from its status as the country of residence for a large foreign population, and as a major global player in the tourist industry. Spain’s natural environment, infrastructure, and services and transpor t network make it an attractive destination for millions of people every year, and a high level of security contributes to this. In demographic terms, adverse trends, reflected par ticularly in the progressive ageing of the population and the low bir th rate, will step up pressures on the welfare state, with repercussions for the system as a whole. The technological revolution is key to the conception of the security of Spain as an interconnected and interdependent country, both in the current scenario and in the medium and long term. The technological revolution is set to transform societies and lifestyles. Spain’s future success will therefore depend on taking advantage of oppor tunities for progress, and on responding adroitly to new challenges, par ticularly as regards work and employment. In particular, technological development is associated with a greater exposure to new threats, par ticularly those associated with cyberspace. The hyperconnectivity of today’s world exacerbates some of the security system’s vulnerabilities and requires greater protection of networks and systems, as well as the public’s privacy and digital rights. Spain must adapt to this permanent transformation by stepping up its efforts to digitalize and technify the State and society, based on an educational and training system adapted to this new reality. Another of the global challenges of the times is climate change. This Presidency of the Government National Security Strategy 2017 25