Ukraine is giving the free world a masterclass on cyber-defense
In the article for The Economist, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas noticed the attention to cybersecurity issues in terms of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
“An hour before Russian tanks rolled over Ukraine’s border, Russia disrupted Ukraine’s access to Viasat communication satellites. The aim was to leave the Ukrainian armed forces without one of their communications lines,” stated Kallas.
She noted the importance of well-protected digital infrastructure and praised Ukrainian efforts in the digital sphere.
“Many Russian cyber-attacks have failed because Ukraine had spent years building up cyber-resilience. And now it has lessons to teach us,” the Estonian PM remarked.
“Using apps such as Diia, the Ukrainian government has shown how technology can help taxes to be paid, public services to remain available, and data to be kept secure even during war. Such technology also allows Ukraine to continue providing services for millions of refugees spread across Europe or trapped under Russian occupation,” Kallas added.
