The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) has been established as an autonomous regulatory organization with the status of a legal entity which exercises public authorities in order to effectively implement the established electronic communications policy, promote competition in the sphere of electronic communications networks and services, enhance their capacity and/or quality, contribute to the development of electronic communications market and protect the interests of users of electronic communications and postal services. In addition, RATEL is responsible for the operation of the National Centre for the Prevention of Security Risks in Information and Communication Systems (SRB CERT), conducting coordination, prevention and protection from security risks in ICT systems.