INTRODUCTION New Zealanders live in a connected world. The Internet and information communications technologies (ICT) have broken down geographical barriers, brought people together and created opportunities for economic growth and innovation. New Zealanders’ private and professional lives are underpinned by digital technologies as never before. Government, business, non-governmental organisations and individuals are seizing the opportunity to deliver services, transact business and communicate in cyberspace. The cyber environment also provides opportunities for those with criminal or hostile objectives. The scale, speed and global nature of cybercrime present a challenge to traditional law enforcement methods and skills, and to confidence in our online world. Purpose of the National Plan to Address Cybercrime New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy 2015 has four goals: Cyber Resilience, Cyber Capability, Addressing Cybercrime and International Cooperation. The National Plan to Address Cybercrime (the Plan) has been developed to support the cybercrime goal and contribute to the delivery of the Strategy’s vision: “A secure, resilient and prosperous online New Zealand”. CYBER RESILIENCE CYBER CAPABILITY New Zealand’s information infrastructures can resist cyber threats and we have the tools to protect our national interests New Zealanders, businesses and government agencies understand cyber threats and have the capability to protect themselves NEW ZEALAND’S Cyber Security Strategy ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL CYBERCRIME COOPERATION New Zealand improves its ability to prevent, investigate and respond to cybercrime New Zealand protects and advances its interests on cyberspace issues internationally The Plan sets out the New Zealand government’s understanding of the cybercrime issue, principles and actions to improve our ability to prevent, investigate and respond to cybercrime and reduce harm to New Zealanders. It will ensure New Zealand’s response to cybercrime is coordinated at a national and international level, while also providing individuals and businesses with the tools to protect themselves. National Plan to Address Cybercrime 2015 3