10.2.2 Global Cooperation on Technical Measures Nations should participate in international efforts to develop secure network solutions. The technical measures work area may form part of a broader international cooperation strategy. Whatever the approach of choice, nations should, devise a roadmap for having a say in the evolution of technical standards a multilateral forums. For example, the ITU Standardisation Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 17 would be an excellent international forum 53 to attend . Study Group 17 is accountable for devising telecom security, identity management, languages and description techniques recommendations. In addition, an increasing number of countries are striking bi-lateral agreements to collaborate on the development of next generation secure international technologies. 53 Evaluate ITU-T Study Group 17 activities at http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/studygroups/com17/index.asp 59