 Strategic Objective 5.4: Build Coalitions to Reinforce Global Norms of Responsible State Behavior Initiative Number: 5.4.1 Initiative Title: Hold irresponsible states accountable when they fail to uphold their commitments Initiative Description The Department of State will work through the Open-Ended Working Group to advance the framework of responsible state behavior in cyberspace and strengthen the coalition of states willing to hold malign actors responsible. NCS Reference The United States, as a core part of its renewed, active diplomacy, will hold irresponsible states accountable when they fail to uphold their commitments. To effectively constrain our adversaries and counter malicious activities below the threshold of armed conflict, we will work with our allies and partners to pair statements of condemnation with the imposition of meaningful consequences. Responsible Agency: State Contributing Entities: DOD, DOJ, FBI Completion Date: 4Q FY25 50 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN