Lastly, the development of network and information security as a key policy theme has
important international dimensions also, both in terms of the centrality of internet governance
and, critically, in the general diplomatic sphere. Cyber Security is a first tier international
relations issue; this Strategy establishes how Ireland will continue to play a role in shaping
this environment at a global level.
Measures
Government will, over the period 2019-2024, implement the following systematic measures
to protect our nation, to develop our cyber security sector, and to deepen our international
engagement on the future of the internet.
1
The National Cyber Security Centre will be further developed, particularly with
regard to expand its ability to monitor and respond to cyber security incidents and
developing threats in the State.
2
Threat intelligence and analysis prepared by the National Cyber Security Centre will
be integrated into the work of the National Security Analysis Centre.
3
The existing Critical National Infrastructure Protection system flowing from the NIS
Directive will continue to be deployed and developed, with particular focus on the
ongoing compliance and audit programmes to mitigate risks to key services.
4
The NCSC, with the assistance of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána, will
perform an updated detailed risk assessment of the current vulnerability of all
Critical National Infrastructure and services to cyber attack.
5
The existing Critical National Infrastructure protection system will be expanded and
deepened over the life of the Strategy to cover a broader range of Critical National
Infrastructure, including aspects of the electoral system.
6
The existing information sharing groups operated by the National Cyber Security
Centre will be further developed, with the existing Threat Sharing Group being
broadened to include a wider range of Critical National Infrastructure.
7
Government will introduce a further set of compliance standards to support the
cyber security of telecommunications infrastructure in the State.
8
The NCSC will develop a baseline security standard to be applied by all
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