A/70/172 Possible measures that could be taken by the international community to strengthen information security at the global level • Standardization of communication media, including with regard to the type of equipment and communication protocols • Standardization of a technology platform guaranteeing high availability, dedicated to interoperability among countries involved in international security • Standardization of information security mechanisms • Within the concept of “field of information”, definition of risk factors existing in each country involved in international security and the possibility of establishing common goals with regard to what should be combated and/or curbed, with the creation of automated information mechanisms. For example, in the case of the Peruvian State, such issues as drug trafficking, terrorism, organized crime, smuggling, money laundering and trafficking would be included. Portugal [Original: English] [24 April 2015] In its resolution 69/28 on the developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security, the General Assembly recalled the role of science and technology in the context of international security, recognizing that the developments in those areas could have civilian and military applications. While progress in the fields of information and telecommunications means more opportunities for the development of civilization, cooperation among States, the enhancement of the creative potential of humankind and the circulation of information in the global community, on the other hand, we find that those technologies and means can potentially be used for purp oses inconsistent with international stability and security, and may adversely affect the national integrity of States. In the same resolution, the General Assembly called for the contribution of Member States in four areas, taking into account the report of the Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security ( A/68/98), namely: (a) General appreciation of the issues of information security; (b) Efforts taken at the national level to strengthen information security and to promote international cooperation in this field; (c) The content of the concepts aimed at strengthening the security of global information and telecommunications systems; (d) Possible measures that could be taken by the international community to strengthen information security at the global level. The report of the Group of Governmental Experts contained recommendations in the following areas: norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviour of 10/14 15-12333