1 CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC FOR THE 2011 – 2015 PERIOD The 2011 – 2015 Cyber Security Strategy of the Czech Republic is linked to the Security Strategy of the Czech Republic and reflects challenges of a modern information society. The Strategy represents an institutional framework, which constitutes a part of the Czech Republic’s security system. The framework document marks the beginning of an active national cyber defense policy, which must be continuously evaluated and updated. The awareness of ICT security challenges on the part of every individual, operator, administrator, university, company or institution is a fundamental prerequisite of being able to keep the cyberspace reliable and secure. The Czech Republic regards cyber security as an essential part of everyday use of ICT and is committed to taking measures needed to guarantee it. 2 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 I. Background ............................................................................................................ 4 ICTs have a major effect on the functioning of advanced societies and economies .............. 4 ICTs and ICT-dependent societies are vulnerable ................................................................. 4 II. Essential Principles .............................................................................................. 5 Interlinking of and Strengthening of Cooperation among all Sectors of Society .................. 5 Individual Responsibility ....................................................................................................... 5 Responsibility of the Business Sector .............................................................