National security policy: Meaning and purposeA National Security Policy (NSP) defines the overall security posture, strategic vision, and governing principles of a state. Information and IT security within national securityModern national security necessarily includes information security and IT security policies. Why a national security policy mattersA well-designed National Security Policy is indispensable for at least four reasons:Strategic Direction, which defines national priorities and aligns state institutions toward shared objectives. National security and the South Sudanese struggleIn South Sudan, national security has become a contested concept. For South Sudan, the future depends on adopting a people-centered National Security Policy, one that strengthens institutions, enforces accountability, protects rights, and empowers communities.