National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace

February 2003

Table of Contents

Executive Summary . ..vii
Introduction . . . . . . . . ..1
Cyberspace Threats and Vulnerabilities: A Case for Action . . ..5
National Policy and Guiding Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
National Cyberspace Security Priorities
Priority I: A National Cyberspace Security Response System . . 19
Priority II: A National Cyberspace Security Threat and Vulnerability Reduction Program . . . .27
Priority III: A National Cyberspace Security Awareness and Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Priority IV: Securing Governments’ Cyberspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Priority V: National Security and International Cyberspace Security Cooperation . . . . . . . . . .49
Conclusion: The Way Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix: Actions and Recommendations (A/R) Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55