INTEROPERABILITY STANDARDS: Technical interoperability standards, syntax standards, semantic standards and organisational interoperability standards. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Security of the Citizens (Organized Crime, Counter Terrorism, Explosives, CBRN, Fire hazard), Security of infrastructures and utilities (Building design, Energy/Transport communication grids, Surveillance, Supply Chains), Border Security (Land border / Check Points, Sea Border, Air Border), Restoring security and safety in case of crisis (Preparedness and planning, Response, Recovery). As well as the other areas covered by the EC’s mandate M/487 dated 17.02.2011