Internationally active New Zealand’s interests will be advanced and protected through our international activity. We will continue to champion a free, open, secure internet. New Zealand’s voice in international discussions related to cyber issues will support the international rules-based order and promote peace and stability in cyberspace. New Zealand considers that existing international law applies online as it does offline and supports the development and implementation of norms for responsible state behaviour to maintain a peaceful and stable online environment. Cooperation and dialogue on cyber issues is central to building confidence and understanding to reduce the risk of conflict. We will act bilaterally, regionally and globally to build trust in cyberspace. We will respond to unacceptable behaviour in cyberspace and we will cooperate with others to prevent and deter malicious activity that threatens peace and security. New Zealand’s international engagement on cyber security issues will: • build clearly prioritised international partnerships and cooperation at policy and operational levels • influence to support the rules-based international order and a free, open, multi-stakeholder internet • prevent, detect, deter, and respond to malicious behaviour online • secure our neighbourhood by strengthening regional capacity-building, confidence, and operational cooperation, including for law enforcement activities • contribute to New Zealand’s economic prosperity. New Zealand’s cyber security strategy 2019 13