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Background Utilizing the internet and digital technology, Australia has enabled the public to participate in a maturing global digital economy. With increasing internet users from 83% in 2014 (ABI Research, 2015) to approximately 90% in 2017 (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), 2016) , PM&C stated that the internet based economy generated $79 billion, equal to 5.1% of GDP, in 2014 while cybercrime could cost Australian 17 billion annually. To avoid financial losses and ensure a safe and secure cyber environment, Australia implemented National Plan to Combat Cybercrime in 2013. The plan is monitored and enforced by Attorney-General’s Department and Australian Signals Directorate. The Effectvieness of Implementation Australian is ranked 7 th in the world for cybersecurity commitments (International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2017) . There are two significant factors leading to this success. The most important lead is transparent political action. Cl...

Background Cambodia has stepped into the digital economy era since online payment systems are now employed. This evolution depends on the Internet and online communication. It brings with its threats to the cyberspace that could pose financial loss and breaches of confidential information for current and future generations. To sustain cyber trust and avoid the consequence, Cambodia adopted Cambodian Information Communication Technology (ICT) Plan 2020 in 2014 developed by Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This plan focuses on people, connectivity, capability and e-services (KOICA, 2014) . The implementation of this plan relies on Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) as having authority on the ICT field. The Effectvieness of Implementation There have been several contributions that may enable the plan to meet its goals. One drive is government initiative. In the same year of the plan establishment, the first of Cybercrime Law was drafted. The law obj...