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The main purpose of the Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus is the protection of critical information infrastructures of the state and the operation of the country's communication and information technologies with the required levels of security, for the benefit of each user, the economy and the country. The implementation of the strategy's actions aims to make Cyprus one of the leading countries in the region in cybersecurity issues, in order to protect the critical information infrastructures of the state, businesses and society at large, and to create an appropriate and attractive environment for economic development and promotion of services in which Cyprus holds a high position worldwide such as, inter alia, merchant shipping and financial services.

The Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus 2020 revises and replaces the first Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus. Its main objective is to address the threats that appear in cyberspace, at national level. Priority areas for achieving this objective that have been identified are as follows:

- the organization of the competent bodies of the State,
- the creation of an integrated legislative and regulatory framework,
- the creation or adaptation of the necessary structures and mechanisms within the Republic of Cyprus,
- the formulation of technical and organisational measures and procedures (in relation to the preparation, protection, detection and response to incidents),
- the development of the necessary competences and related training,
the efficient cooperation of the state with competent bodies of the public and private sector,
- the development of research and innovation.

(Source: OCECPR)

Entities responsible for implementation: Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications & Postal Regulation (OCECPR)