6.4 Cyber Security 6.4.1 Importance of the Field In the modern world, the use of information systems and networks is constantly increasing, and therefore the importance of these systems for the successful development of economic and noncommercial activities, as well as the life and welfare of society as a whole, is also increasing. Network and information security contributes to strengthening important societal values and objectives society, such as human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy, the rule of law, and economic and political stability. On the one hand, the increasingly rapid development of information and communication technologies brings benefits to modern society, while on the other it gives rise to ever new and technologically more sophisticated cyber threats. The trend in the use of ICT for political, economic and military supremacy is becoming more and more pronounced. Cyber threats can negatively influence the security of the information and communication infrastructure, high costs of enterprises and individuals resulting from cybercrime and, subsequently, lower trust of users in the internet. Implementation of measures to protect the internet as a global all-encompassing network and, subsequently, for the preservation of users’ trust in it is therefore extremely important for society as a whole. DAE and related decisions of the European Council pointed out the trust and safety as the basic conditions for a broad use of ICT and therefore the achievement of the objectives of "smart growth" in the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy. DAE stresses that all interested parties should work together towards safety and resilience of ICT infrastructures by focusing on prevention, readiness and awareness-raising and for the development of efficient and coordinated mechanisms for reactions to new and increasingly complex forms of cyberattacks and cybercrime. 6.4.2 Strategic Objective Establishing a comprehensive cyber security system as an important integral factor of national security will contribute to ensuring an open, safe and secure cyberspace, which will make the basis for smooth functioning of infrastructure, important for state bodies' operations as well as for the life of each individual. By 2020, Slovenia will establish an effective cyber security assurance system, which will prevent and also eliminate the consequences of security incidents. 6.4.3 Measures Envisaged  Setting up central coordination of the national system of assuring a high level of cyber security and providing conditions for its operation.  Human resource and technological strengthening of bodies at the operative level of cyber security assurance system along with the implementation of SIGOV-CERT.  Regular participation in international exercises on cyber security and organisation of national exercises.  Gradual upgrade of state bodies' HKOM networks with equipment that is appropriately approved by the Slovenian authorities as being safe and suitable for use. 38 DIGITAL SLOVENIA 2020 - Development strategy for the information society until 2020