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Single network of telecommunication of the Russian Federation

The single network of telecommunication of the Russian Federation consists of the public communication networks (the Internet, telephony, TV and so forth) attached to them technology networks, the selected communication networks and also special purpose communication networks and other networks for information transfer by means of the electromagnetic systems.

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2017

The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications stages drills on increase in security of a single network of telecommunication

The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation stages drills which purpose is increase in security, integrity and stability of functioning of a single Russian network of telecommunication. On Tuesday, December 19, the ministry announced it on the website[1].

The action takes place under the leadership of the Minister of Telecom and Mass Communications Nikolai Nikiforov within decisions of Security Council of the Russian Federation. The geography of exercises covers the territory of Moscow and the Rostov region. Heads and experts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Energy, National Guard of the Russian Federation, FSB, Federal Guard Service and FSTEC participate in an action. Besides, representatives of Roskomnadzor, Rostelecom, Rossvyaz, MegaFon participate in exercises. It was not also without experts of the domestic cybersecurity companies, such as Kaspersky Lab and Positive Technologies.

According to Nikiforov, an assessment will be given during the exercise to a status of security and stability of functioning of a single network of telecommunication and degree of criticality connected with global infrastructure. The minister also noted need to develop and calculate assessment of vulnerabilities and also to define readiness of state bodies and industry organizations for cyber attacks.

Based on exercises measures for counteraction to potential threats and also for their localization and minimization will be developed. The report according to the results of an action will be sent to the Security Council and to the head of state[2].

Creation of command center a single network of communication can be charged to Roskomnadzor

The guide of the center of monitoring and management of a single network of communication of Russia which is going to be created in 2019 can be transferred to Roskomnadzor. The Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz) already expressed concern about this measure as transfer of the center under control of Roskomnadzor can lead to duplication of functions of two departments, Kommersant reports in November, 2017.

Within the project of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications Roskomnadzor with functions on development and ensuring activity of the center of monitoring and management of a single network of telecommunication of the Russian Federation suggests to equip and also to make department it the operator. According to materials of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications, Roskomnadzor will also have to create and put into operation the state monitoring system of a public communication network (GIS "Monitoring"). The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications will approve an operating procedure of the center, including at emergencies, emergencies and martial law. Since 2019 the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications will have to allocate funds for the costs connected with functioning of the center.

According to representatives of Rossvyaz, department is concerned about a possibility of duplication of functions of Rossvyaz and Roskomnadzor. In particular, departments will divide powers on management and recovery of network in case of malfunctions and emergencies. Now design of works on creation of the center suggested to approve Rossvyaz with it and also to appoint department responsible for organizational and methodical providing. The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications did not respond to offers of the agency yet.

As representatives of cellular operators said, this project contains contradictions with the current legislation according to which creation of the center of monitoring is not provided, and Rossvyaz has powers to set centralized operation only a public communication network and only in emergencies.

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