To achieve the objective of cyber security assurance in the area of public security and combating
cyber crime, the following measures will be taken:
Implementation of appropriate cyber capacities to protect ICT systems of the police;
regular training on cyber security for law enforcement authorities participating in the
development of cyber capacities for public security and in combating cyber crime;
regular updating of the laws and procedures in line with the development of ICT.
8.6 Development of defensive cyber capabilities
Slovenia will develop cyber defence capabilities that will be able to independently and in
cooperation with other EU and NATO countries to protect defence ICT systems and to provide
support to military operations and crisis planning. Slovenia will develop its cyber defence capabilities
independently as well as in cooperation with its EU and NATO partners, while also cooperating with
industry and academic institutions.
To achieve the objective of defence cyber security, the following measure will be taken:
development of appropriate cyber capabilities to protect defence ICT systems.
8.7 Ensuring safe operation and availability of key ICT systems in the event of
major natural and other disasters
Slovenia is exposed to natural and other disasters15, which may also be large-scale. Therefore, it is
necessary to provide adequate resources and implement measures for ensuring the smooth
operation of ICT systems in all circumstances, even in the event of major natural and other disasters.
Cyber security assurance measures are intended to ensure data integrity as well as the availability,
reliability and security of access to services and data.
To achieve the objective of ensuring safe operation and availability of key ICT systems in the event of
major natural and other disasters the following measure will be taken:
ensuring conditions for smooth operation of key ICT systems in the event of major natural and
other disasters.
8.8 Strengthening national cyber security through international cooperation
Given the global nature of the Internet and thus also the problems of cyber security, international
cooperation in ensuring cyber security for Slovenia as a small country is indispensable. Such
cooperation facilitates good exchanges of experience, knowledge and best practices, all of which
contribute to the strengthening of national security. Slovenia will therefore continue to promote the
participation of its representatives in international organisations such as the UN, EU, NATO, OSCE,
OECD and ITU, as well as in international professional associations in this field. It will strive for the
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Resolution on the national program for protection against natural and other disasters in the years 2009 to 2015. In:
Uradni list RS, 2009, št. 57/2009. Available at: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/objava.jsp?urlid=200957&stevilka=2789.
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