This Strategy was developed in collaboration with the Government and stakeholders, to address cybersecurity threats facing Belize, 80 as to provide guidance onkey actions to be taken to improve Belize’s overall preparedness and responsiveness to these threats. This Strategy outlines the principles and long-term goals that will form the basis and overall direction for the planning and development of the national cybersecurity posture, including @ plan of action outlining various roles and responsibilities for implementation. Cybersecurity impacts many actors such as, policy-makers, private sector, law enforcement, academia, and civil society, therefore a multistakeholder approach was used Inthe development of this Strategy. Cybersecurity risks® In this regard, should therefore be analyzed within a broader context that also encompasses legal, economic and social factors, contributing to a better management of cybersecurity threats and decision-making. Technology is changing exponentially every day, and the threats surrounding these technologies are becoming Increasingly sophisticated. Our growing connectivity and dependence on Internet-based platforms and services has significantly increased our exposureto cyber threats, While this growth has brought numerous opportunities for many nations, cyber threats have equally evolved in recent years. This therefore, requires the development of public policies that seek to ensure an open and safe Intemetfor all. In order to mitigate the impact of these threats, a structural change around cybersecurity is imperative, However, this structural change is only possible with national coordination and intemational cooperation, as well as with the active participation of different actors of society working in tandem. Globally, there is no one fix for these ever-evolving cyber threats, and governments recognize the need for collaboration and cooperation among states, ais well as all national cyber actors including the private sector, NGOs, academia, and citizens as @ part of the solution. To compound these issues, the trans-border nature of the Internet requires strategic thinking, not only in how we adopt technological solutions for the creation of more efficient services, but also in how we protect them.