prosecution of those responsible. Criminal justice procedures and processes must be nimble and efficient to deal with new types of cybercriminal activities, as well as the speed and scale with which cybercrimes are perpetrated. d. Combating cybercrime is a shared responsibility Fighting cybercrime is a shared responsibility between the public, industry and the Government. The leading expertise to deal with cybercrimes will likely reside within industry and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). The Government therefore needs to work closely with industry partners and IHLs to share the latest information and expertise. The transnational nature of cybercrime also means that digital evidence and information pertaining to cybercriminals may not be located within Singapore’s jurisdiction. SPF will need to continue its close cooperation with overseas law enforcement agencies and other key international partners, in order to successfully bring cybercriminals to justice. Key priorities 13. The Government’s strategies to combat cybercrime are grouped into four priority areas. Strengthening our response to cybercrime in these four areas will prepare us as a nation to comprehensively and capably deal with the threat of cybercrime: a. Educating and empowering the public to stay safe in cyberspace; b. Enhancing the Government’s capacity and capability to combat cybercrime; c. Strengthening legislation and the criminal justice framework; and d. Stepping up partnerships and international engagement. KEY PRIORITY #1: EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE PUBLIC TO STAY SAFE IN CYBERSPACE 14. Educating and empowering the public and businesses to better protect themselves in cyberspace is a key priority. Prevention is the best way to combat cybercrime; the majority of cybercrimes can be prevented if businesses and individuals are educated on the risks of cybercrime, as well as the simple cybercrime prevention measures that can be adopted in order to protect themselves online. 15. In order to educate and empower the public to stay safe in cyberspace, SPF regularly shares cybercrime prevention messages with the public via different media platforms. In addition, SPF has tailored its cybercrime prevention outreach programmes to match the profile of different vulnerable groups in society, thereby ensuring that the message of cybercrime prevention is effectively communicated to all segments of society. SPF has worked with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) to transform the Scam Alert website (www.scamalert.sg) into a one-stop self-help National Cybercrime Action Plan 8 OF 17