A/72/315 Efforts taken at the national level to strengthen information security and promote international cooperation in this field Such efforts include: (a) Work across the entire system to update requirements as regards technical and cryptographic protection of information, whose dissemination and/or provision is restricted; (b) The organization and application of technical norms and standard s pertaining to the technical and cryptographic protection of information; (c) The implementation of information exchange agreements with leading information security companies; (d) Regular cooperation with State bodies and organizations to facilitate prompt responses to specific information security incidents; (e) Maintenance by countries themselves of their own malware -detection packages; (f) Collaboration with countries of the Collective Organization through the consultative coordination centre. Security Treaty Examination of international concepts aimed at strengthening the security of global information and telecommunications systems A key approach of Belarus to international information security is related to the need to prevent the possible misuse of information and communications technology (ICT) so as to undermine national security and stability and international security. Belarus actively takes part in discussions about international information security in forums of various international organizations, including the United Nations, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Belarus supports the initiative to adopt a universal instrument on international information security within the United Nations. Possible measures that could be taken by the international community to strengthen information security at the global level At the international level, it is crucial to gradually advance the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States and mutual rejection of aggressive actions in the information sphere. Such steps should principally be achieved through support of the information sovereignty of United Nations Member States for the purpose of: (a) Upholding citizens’ rights to receive, store and disseminate complete, reliable and timely information; (b) Developing an information society in which United Nations Member States participate in global information relationships on an equal basis; (c) Ensuring effective information management of an intergovernmental policy to prevent the proliferation of terrorist and extremist ideas; (d) 6/25 Ensuring the resilient operation of critical infrastructure. 17-13876