Information and Communication Minister's Foreword The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has truly transform almost every aspect of our lives. The geography of Kiribati, with our low-lying islands dispersed over a vast ocean present unique challenges in communication. ICT have the potential to to resolve a lot of our challenges, one example is the commissioned of the 3G mobile network on the Southernmost islands of the Gilbert group, including Tamana, Arorae, Nikunau, Tabiteuea South, Nonouti and Beru have since then enable these islands to connect to the internet and to the rest of Kiribati and the world. ICT has brought together our dispersed islands closer, with opportunities and possibilities, bringing services such as ATM banking, sending and receiving money to remote outer islands, access to online banking and efficient communication capability for businesses and government services on these islands. The government recognised ICT as an enabler and a driver in our pursuit for social and economic development for a sustainable prosperity in this digital era. The government is fully aware of risks and threats involved in this interconnected and interdependence world of Information and Communication Technologies, however the potential of ICT by far outweighs these risks and threats. The government does not only recognise the importance of Cybersecurity but is equally aware about the challenges in protecting ICT. In order to fully realize the benefits of ICT we Kiribati National Cyber Security Strategy 2020 must prioritise security (Cybersecurity). The increase in internet connectivity throughout communities in Kiribati have also brought risks, including spam and phishing activities by cybercriminals to lure ordinary citizens into sending personal details and even money for their gain. We have also seen based on surveys carried out by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Government that a lot of young children in Kiribati have been exposed to different Cybersecurity incidents. Disinformation and fake news are also becoming issues that not only threaten the wellbeing of our people but the very foundation of our communities in such that these fake news or disinformation can be widely sway the perception of the public on some very crucial information relating to health, government services and other essential information. These are some but not all of pressing issues that we must address to ensure the security and prosperity of our people on the internet and the cyberspace in general. Enshrined on the government Manifesto and reiterated in the Government’s Kiribati Vision for the next 20 year (KV20); we are prioritising national Internet Security as a pillar for a secure, peaceful and prosperous Kiribati. This strategy reiterates our commitment in ensuring the security to our national II