A/65/154 – Follow-up on the latest advancements in the field of modern technological science related to the security and safety of the Internet, and ensuring the assessment of technical products, its security and services – Advancing international relations in order to deal with Internet-related issues. The State of Qatar has participated in the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the Meridian Process. 4. The most important measures that the international community can take to promote the security of information at the national level are the following: – The United Nations should continue to lead the discussion and provide more clarification regarding the use of information and wired and wireless communication technology in electronic warfare, and whether existing principles of international law are sufficient to provide an appropriate framework to determine appropriate behaviour online regarding aggressive acts – The establishment of an international ad hoc committee for the security of wired and wireless information and providing comprehensive studies related to this issue – The State of Qatar encourages all Member States to create teams to address computer emergencies at the national level – Contracting with specialized security institutions in the communication field – Raising security awareness through symposiums and meetings at the local and international levels – Encouraging States to cooperate in order to combat espionage and electronic piracy – Usage of encrypted and secured equipment to transfer information and documents in a secured manner to ensure its confidentiality when it is exchanged – Updating protection systems and convening regular workshops to take stock of the latest in science in the area of the advancement of information security. Ukraine [Original: Russian] [12 May 2010] Achievements in the use of information technology and telecommunications in the context of international security 1. The growing role of information technology in the various spheres of activity in society has led to concern for information security. As advanced information technology enters the everyday life of States and societies, the opportunities for cyberattacks against information and telecommunications systems, against the information resources of State bodies and against commercial entities on the part of criminal elements and individuals, seeking to commit criminal acts, have grown. 10 10-45842