Erwägungsgrund 7

Network security measures in relation to: (i) the transition towards latest generation network layer communication protocols, (ii) the deployment of internationally agreed and interoperable modern e-mail communications standards, and (iii) the application of best practices for Internet routing security and routing hygiene entail specific challenges regarding the identification of best available standards and deployment techniques. To achieve as soon as possible a high common level of cybersecurity across networks, the Commission, with the assistance of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and in collaboration with competent authorities, industry – including telecommunication industry – and other stakeholders, should support the development of a multistakeholder forum tasked to identify these best available standards and deployment techniques. Such multi- takeholder guidance should be without prejudice to the relevant entities’ ability to implement the technical and the methodological requirements of the cybersecurity risk management measures set out in the Annex to this Regulation.