ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the global, regional, and national policies relevant to the development of a local cybersecurity policy for Catalonia, in particular the cooperation with other territorial entities. From a global point of view, the World Summit on the Information Society stated trust and security of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as key principles of an inclusive information society. Catalan Information Security Centre is highly specialized and small, with about 30 people on staff and a budget of approximately one million euros per year. The Statute of Autonomy passed in 2006 gives the Generalitat of Catalonia the powers that enable it to carry out self-government. The Catalan plan for ICT security was approved by the Catalan government on March 17, 2009, and aims to guarantee a secure information society in Catalonia for everyone. The Generalitat of Catalonia implements its policy through a public foundation.
