Papua New Guinea Cybercrime Policy 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY Having a policy on cybercrime is an initial step but the most challenging aspect of the process is the implementation of the policy directives and achieving the desired outcomes. The roles of key implementing agencies are set out in this Policy, however in order for these agencies to be effective in implementing the Policy directives, it needs a central coordinating point. In this regard, the Department of Communication and Information (DCI) in collaboration with National Information and Communication Technology (NICTA) will continue to provide the leadership in coordinating with all stakeholders to implementing the Cybercrime Policy directives. Given the dynamic nature of Information and Communication Technology industry, both agencies will closely monitor the advancements in ICT development, trends and practices from time to time and coordinate with all implementing agencies to ensure that our efforts on addressing cybercrime and cyber security is on par and in harmony with international practices. Equally important, whilst DCI and NICTA will coordinate the implementation of this Policy, it is incumbent upon respective agencies factored in this Policy to take ownership of developing relevant strategies and plans to implement the Policy directives of Government. As long as the aggregate demand for ICT services and use of ICT in Papua New Guinea continues to increase, the associated incidences of cybercrimes and cyber threats will also increase. Therefore, key government agencies must now collaborate in protecting our citizens as well as safeguarding critical infrastructures, institutions and systems against cybercrimes and threats. PAULIAS KORNI Secretary Department of Communication and Information Technology P | 22