1 Introduction Information and communication technologies have become integral components of society and economy and contribute significantly to development. The use of information and communication systems in our country have become widespread in the public and private sectors, as well as among citizens and notably in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water resources, health, transportation communication and financial services. Information and communication technologies, and Internet use in particular, interconnect all components in cyber space which bring with it cyber security risks and uncertainties. As our institutions and organizations increasingly use information and communication systems in providing services, ensuring security on such information and communication systems has become an important aspect of both our national security and our economy. Security weaknesses in information and communication systems may cause such systems to become out of service or to be exploited or may lead to eventual loss of life, large scale economic loss, disturbance of public order and/or compromises to national security. Financial losses arising from cyber-attacks have reached extraordinary levels. Reports from organizations such as the World Economic Forum and various security companies clearly indicate this fact. 2016-2019 National Cyber Security Strategy 3/26

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