The White House unveiled a set of policy proposals for international cooperation in ensuring an open and secure internet.

“Together, we can work together to build a future for cyberspace that is open, interoperable, secure, and reliable,” US President Barack Obama said in an introduction to the 25-page International Strategy for Cyberspace.

Mr Obama said the document “outlines not only a vision for the future of cyberspace but an agenda for realizing it.”

“It provides the context for our partners at home and abroad to understand our priorities and how we can come together to preserve the character of cyberspace and reduce the threats we face,” he said.

The policy provides goals and a framework for international cooperation in promoting the US vision for cyberspace.

White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt said the document explains “what the US stands for internationally in cyberspace, and how we plan to build prosperity, enhance security, and safeguard openness in our increasingly networked world.”