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The discovery of the cyberpoligon
In December 2019, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection announced the creation of a cyberpoligon - a research complex on the basis of the National Technical University "Igor Sikorsky Kiev Polytechnic Institute." More details here.
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2021
Cybersecurity and countering Russia: what the State Intelligence Service of Ukraine agreed with the United States
On September 1, 2021, US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky held talks in full-time format. They lasted about two hours at the White House. Following the meeting, several agreements were signed, one of which involves the cooperation of the State Special Communications and Information Protection Service of Ukraine and the American State Department. The State Intelligence Service also agreed to work together with the Agency for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security of the US State Department.
An agreement was concluded on the establishment of a secure communication line. As the head of the State Intelligence Service Yuriy Shchegol noted, the signing of the agreement, as well as the creation of national information exchange centers in the capitals of the two countries, is an important step for Ukraine and the United States.
In addition, according to the results of the meeting between Biden and Zelensky, by the end of 2021 it is planned to sign an agreement providing for the exchange of experience and information on countering the "aggression of the Russian Federation in cyberspace," as well as the development of joint protocols of action. The other terms of this agreement are as follows:
- building a platform for sharing information on cyber incidents;
- Joint action to protect critical information infrastructure and provide information to improve cyber response;
- Exchange of experience within Risk Management.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba on ICTV noted that a frank conversation took place between the leaders, Zelensky was able to ask his American counterpart questions of interest, and the ideas expressed following the negotiations were taken into account by both parties.
 | These are ideas that will move forward Ukrainian-American relations and strengthen the security of Ukraine and the security of Europe as a whole, "Kuleba said.[1] |  |
Ukraine will create national cyber warfare
In mid-May 2021, it became known about the creation of Ukrainian national cyber warfare. This initiative was unanimously supported by all 21 members of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine, its secretary Alexei Danilov said. More details here.
Opening a center to protect government agencies and business from cyber attacks
In May 2021, the official opening of a state center to protect government agencies and business from cyber attacks took place. It was called the UA30 Cyber Center. More details here.
2020
Drop in Ukrainian IB market by 22% to $68 million
According to analysts at DX Agent, in 2020 the volume of the Ukrainian market for information security solutions decreased by 22% and amounted to approximately $68 million in customer prices (for comparison: in 2019 , it grew by 52% and reached $86 million).
As noted, software with a 57% share ($38.8 million) is still predominant in the sales structure, a quarter falls on hardware and software solutions ($16.8 million), moreover, it was their sales that fell by 49%, but the share of services increased by two points - to 18% ($12 million).
As for vendors, the structure of top five did not change: as well as a year ago, etocisco, Check Point Software Technologies, Fortinet, Symantec ieset. However, their total share fell from 56% in 2019 to 50% in 2020. Among large customers, as a year earlier, Oschadbank leads with a share of 17-18%.
Ukraine will receive $38 million for cybersecurity from the United States
July 22, 2020 it became known that the United States will provide Ukraine with financial support in the amount of $38 million for the development of cybersecurity in the country. About this on his Facebook page wrote Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov.
| | More than a year of active work - dozens of complex negotiations, the coordination of a joint concept and plans - and the other day, finally, the project was finally registered in the Cabinet. Miniframes are determined by the beneficiary of the project, and I guarantee that each cent of international support will be spent with maximum efficiency and result for the country. And we will publicly report on the progress and expenses of the project, "he said. | |
According to the minister, the confrontation between the countries has long passed on to develop in the Internet space. Ukraine constantly feels "the negative cyber activity of its northern neighbor," so it must "adequately resist such aggression."
Fedorov emphasized that attracting US expertise and experience is very important for Ukraine, and such a large project is another signal of confidence in the results and plans of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
| | For all cyber surveys, we plan to actively work with business and attract the best international and Ukrainian expertise. Along the way, I thank the US government and the USAID fund for supporting reforms in Ukraine, "he wrote. | |
According to Fedorov, the other day the department began an active phase of cybersecurity reform in Ukraine. In particular, the leadership has been changed, and the State secure government line development of an effective and modern state cyber center has begun in order to ensure centralization and protection state IT Infrastructure and registries.
In March 2020, the State Department announced that the United States was allocating another $8 million to Ukraine to ensure cybersecurity in addition to the $10 million promised in 2017. Part of this funding was planned to be used to support the new project of the US Agency for International Development in the field of cybersecurity.[2]
2019: Ukrainian IB market valued at $153 million
The Ukrainian information security market in 2019 accounted for less than 0.1% of the national gross domestic product (GDP), which in absolute terms corresponds to $153 million. This was reported in October 2021 by the Agency for International Development (USAID).
According to experts, the IS market of Ukraine "is significantly underdeveloped compared to the markets of European countries." It is noted that in 2020 the volume of the global cybersecurity market grew by 7.6% and reached $153.2 billion.
The study also provides data according to which about 67% of Ukrainian companies faced problems in the field of cybersecurity, and 33% become victims of cybercriminals more than three times a month.
According to the researchers, by October 2021 there is a large gap between demand and supply in the market. So, public sector companies so far cover only 20-25% of their needs in the field of cybersecurity, and government agencies - from 20% to 50%.[3]
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