INTRODUCTION Cyberspace and modern technologies have become inseparable parts of our lives. The gradual digitalization of Czech society is supporting our ability to compete, our economy, and our prosperity. On the other hand, it is also creating continually higher demands on cyber security, and today in 2020 the Czech Republic’s interests are vitally dependent on cyberspace security. We live in an unpredictable security environment marked by turbulent social changes facilitated by technological developments. Lagging behind these developments would be dangerous and unacceptable, especially in terms of cyber security. Since the beginning, the Czech Republic’s approach to cyber security has been based on an effective model of cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at national and international levels, where each body has its own clearly set obligations and powers. This has made cyber security an important foreign policy subject in recent years. As a modern European country, the Czech Republic and our partners abroad will continue in these efforts and set trends in providing cyber security with the goal of finding a common path to maintaining a secure digital environment. New threats demand innovative solutions. I therefore believe the Czech Republic will continue to successfully fulfil and implement the visions set out in the previous National Cyber Security Strategy. The country will strive to achieve the highest level of cyber security and ensure the conditions necessary for the smooth operation of an information society. Cyber defence will continue to be crucial – not just in terms of protecting critically important infrastructure elements, but also all other systems and networks. This will allow citizens to continue their activities and the state to pursue its economic and social interests. The most important aspect, however, remains enhancing the capabilities and capacities of all the state’s security services, state institutions and organizations, associations, and individuals to face the growing threats in cyberspace. Resiliency is a fundamental pillar and basic prerequisite of an effective cyber security system for the Czech Republic. The Strategy’s main actors are the state’s security services and other public administration bodies. However, the Strategy also supports and informs other parts of Czech society to enable them to better understand the state’s actions when facing cyber threats and risks. It also serves as a source of information people can employ to use cyberspace and all modern technologies safely and reliably. I am convinced the new National Cyber Security Strategy will strengthen the Czech Republic’s cyber security policy and create an excellent foundation on which to build. Ing. Karel Řehka NÚKIB Director 3