 Working together to connect, our lives are increasingly dependent on digital technologies. Information and communication technologies help us grow our economies and help us achieve the sustainable development goals. However, the more we live in the digital world, the more vulnerable we are to cyber risks. For this reason, cyber security needs to be a priority for industry, governments and consumers all over the world. Cyber security is critical to secure and safe progress that allows societies to grow. Countries need national cyber security response planning and awareness building campaigns, paying particular attention to vulnerable people, especially persons with disabilities and children. ITU members have co-created a report on securing information and communication network. The report shares lessons based on the experiences of ITU membership, including an update on malware and spam and on mitigation responses. The report discusses how to improve national cyber security postures through awareness raising and capacity building, as well as child online protection activities. Cyber security challenges for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable people. Cyber security challenges for emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, IoT and cloud computing. And provides perspectives on how cyber security can support the protection of personal data. As emerging technologies bring new risk, the need for cyber security will only increase. Strategies for securing information and communication networks will ensure that we are better prepared. Working together to connect www.itu.int.