 Issue rules for the authorization of security devices and mechanisms designed to protect, in information systems, information covered by national defense secrecy.  Participate in international negotiations and liaise with foreign counterparts.  Define and assess the security of the devices and services offered by providers, necessary for the protection of information systems and infrastructures.  Define the Cyber Security framework for the implementation of legally qualified electronic signatures.  Contribute to the preparation of the framework of accreditation and certification related to Cyber Security and legally binding electronic signatures and digital logs/traces/proofs.  Decide on the accreditation of recognized laboratories that may conduct digital security evaluations and certifications of IT products and systems (these legal provisions are not yet implemented in Lebanon).  Set a framework for accreditation, certification, and technical standardization related to Cyber Security systems in line with existing laws and regulations. The said framework shall be set in collaboration with concerned ministries, LEA and governmental institutions, each within its own jurisdiction. June 2019 LEBANON NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY 45