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 5

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