Developing a National Strategy for Cybersecurity

Microsoft strongly supports governments taking steps to protect their most essential information  and ICT systems—those needed to support national security, the economy, and public safety. A national cybersecurity strategy is critical for managing national-level cyber risks and developing appropriate legislation or regulation to support those efforts. As a global software company, Microsoft has observed dozens of national approaches aimed at addressing cyber risk, and has developed views about what makes for an effective national cybersecurity strategy. This document contains recommendations for policymakers for developing or improving a national security strategy. Source – Developing a National Strategy for Cybersecurity