A/75/123 teams in the Americas, which is aimed at improving the dissemination of alerts in the region. Colombia agrees that it is necessary to strengthen coordination and cooperation among States in order to consider threats and possible cooperative measures to address them. It is particularly important to enhance international cooperation, not only in the form of the transfer of knowledge, technologies and best practices, but also in the shape of joint and coordinated action. It is also essential that countries that are less technologically advanced establish agreements to ensure that cyberspace does not become a stage for escalating conflict, in view of the potential effects on such countries, whether they become targets of cyberoperations or become victims of use as “proxy States” because they lack sufficient preventive capacity. In these countries, any harm to critical cyberinfrastructure can have an enormous impact, not only because of dependence on information and communications technologies (ICTs) and the shift towards the automation of industrial processes using technologies connected to the Internet, but also because of the lack of awareness of risks and threats and the lack of the resources nee ded to strengthen the digital security of the companies that manage such infrastructure. Consequently, the lack of capacity should be taken into account as a risk factor, and international cooperation mechanisms are therefore needed to examine risks and build capacities. In addition, the lack of risk categorization and of prevention and protection measures related to critical activities represents risks for States that are less advanced in the area of digital security. The lack of digital security governa nce frameworks which, in turn, hinders inter-agency and international coordination, also poses a risk. In addition to new threats or threats which may arise in the future owing to the dizzying pace of technological development, the issues of responsible S tate behaviour in cyberspace and of information and telecommunications security must be addressed using a transnational approach in order to effectively counter threats. Joint efforts are required, both in ensuring the timely dissemination of information, including the responsible exchange of information on vulnerabilities, and in responding effectively to potential threats. Colombia reiterates its full readiness to continue to enhance coordination and cooperation in considering current and potential threats, as well as possible measures, including cooperation, to address them. Voluntary norms, rules and principles for the responsible behaviour of States Colombia fully agrees with the concepts, considerations, interpretations and recommendations set forth in the reports of the groups of governmental experts, in particular that of 2015, which built on the work of its predecessors, and whose recommendations were welcomed that same year by the General Assembly as a guide for the use of ICTs by Member States. Efforts in the immediate term should focus on the broad dissemination and implementation of those recommendations. Colombia does not believe that a binding instrument is required at present. International cooperation is also important in order to strengthen national capacities to implement the recommendations. Consistent with the purposes of the United Nations, including to maintain international peace and security, Colombia reiterates its readiness to cooperate in 20-08285 15/84