 implementation of competent checks of safety and functionality of IT equipment within the existing and newly established bodies. 8.2 The safety of citizens in cyberspace Each individual must be able to have access to the safest possible use of ICT, while respecting privacy and human rights. Citizens must have the opportunity to become acquainted with the risks in cyberspace and means of their control and the associated responsibility of each individual for their own safety in the global communications network. Cyber security assurance should not disproportionately infringe on privacy by using excessive measures or means. All the relevant and interested stakeholders must always be involved in the drafting of the legislation governing permissible degree of intrusion into the privacy of information in a timely and equitable manner. Raising user awareness about the importance of cyber security is extremely important, as it contributes to building or improving the culture of cyber security. Thus, users learn to independently take care of their own security in cyberspace. Therefore, in addition to further implementation of the existing awareness programmes, new ones will be developed. Participation in various initiatives to raise awareness and involve civil society in these activities will be encouraged. Effective outreach will focus on specific target groups (e.g. children and adolescents, different age groups of citizens, business entities). Cyber security topics will be properly included in the curricula of schools at all levels of the education system. Furthermore, universities should be encouraged (e.g. by increased demand from the economy) to offer independent study programmes on cyber security. Key stakeholders in cyber security assurance should ensure the development of competences and certification of personnel that perform or will perform the tasks of cyber security assurance by continuous training. To achieve the objective of ensuring citizens’ security in cyberspace, the following two measures will be taken:  regular implementation of awareness raising programmes on cyber security;  introducing contents in the area of cyber security in the education and training programmes. 8.3 Cyber security in the economy As regards ICT in the economy, Slovenia already has a lot of potential, but with adequately focused investments in research, development and innovation, further breakthrough is also possible in the field of cyber security. Cyber security assurance in the economy is particularly important in the digitalised business and industry environment. The state will co-finance projects and targeted research in this field, which have the potential of contributing to cyber security. The applicable results of such projects and research must constantly upgrade the system of cyber security. Likewise in other areas, also in the area of cyber security the state will promote integration of academic and research sphere with the economy at both national and international levels. Thus, it will help to create a critical mass of experts in this field, thereby creating public-private partnerships that will be able to develop innovative products and services with high added value to domestic and global markets. Cyber Security Strategy 13