A/HRC/60/18 assess and mitigate complex security challenges and ensure the security of its personnel, premises and assets. 62. The Mechanism is investigating various individuals responsible for serious international crimes in Myanmar, including members of the Myanmar military. In 2024, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and the Federal Prosecutor of Argentina requested arrest warrants against some of these individuals. The Myanmar military has shown a pattern of targeting, threatening, intimidating and even killing individuals working against its interests. In this context, Mechanism personnel – especially those with families in Myanmar – face significant pressure and fear and are particularly vulnerable to security threats. If their affiliation with the Mechanism is exposed, there is a very real risk that they may be targeted as a result. 63. To mitigate the risks effectively, the Mechanism integrates robust safety and security measures tailored to specific security requirements and risk assessments across all aspects of its operations, both in Geneva and during missions abroad. These security arrangements include continuous monitoring and in-depth analysis of an increasing number of threat actors and their activities, resulting in the production of detailed and regularly updated country- or area-specific threat and risk assessments. These assessments are conducted in close collaboration with entities of the United Nations security management system, the Department of Safety and Security and key security interlocutors. 64. The Mechanism’s security efforts have substantially contributed to ensuring that the Mechanism’s investigative missions, its engagement with stakeholders and its information and data are safe and secure. During the reporting period, the Mechanism implemented additional processes and technologies to strengthen its information security by enhancing the control and protection of devices used in investigative activities and inquiries. 65. In addition, the Mechanism operationalized a structured incident response framework and online reporting system that allows the Mechanism to report, track, monitor and effectively identify and implement mitigation or response measures to security incidents involving personnel, witnesses and information assets. D. Technology and infrastructure 66. As the digital information landscape evolves and the Mechanism’s collection activities grow, the continuous advancement and refinement of technologies remains integral to its operations. By integrating advanced solutions, the Mechanism constantly optimizes the intake, preservation and analysis of its electronic information management system, ensuring efficiency and reliability across all aspects of its work. 67. Over the reporting period, the Mechanism identified and adopted new systems and technologies to better organize, secure and manage its non-evidentiary material. As one of its most significant information governance initiatives during this period, the Mechanism successfully completed the migration of data from its previous storage system to a more advanced and better suited system, a process that required specialized information governance expertise from inception to completion. In addition, the Mechanism performed a comprehensive review of its information systems management’s policies and procedures and updated these to align with current technology advances. The Mechanism also leveraged virtualization in its infrastructure to support various aspects of its operations, enabling more secure remote work and improving data management through more cost-effective solutions. 68. The Mechanism remains committed to enhancing its automated processes, in order to further improve efficiency within its electronic information management system. During the reporting period, these efforts have resulted in greater quality control and increased accuracy for the information being processed. The automation has been expanded to include translations, open source operations and overall analysis capabilities, strengthening the Mechanism’s ability to manage and utilize information securely and effectively. 69. The Mechanism is proactively exploring various lines of enquiry and research into the viability and usability of artificial intelligence for its investigations and analysis. This GE.25-10777 15