Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced the creation of an Incident Response Center to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities amid growing threats from cyberattacks, particularly those originating from Russia. The new unit is dedicated to defending the country's military and communication networks.
The military personnel working at the Incident Response Center will provide round-the-clock monitoring and respond to cyber incidents. The unit's mission includes mitigating the consequences of cyberattacks, strengthening the defense of the Ministry’s information and communication systems, and implementing advanced cybersecurity incident management tools.
Some of the main tasks of the center include:
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Responding to cyber incidents and attacks, while mitigating their effects.
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Implementing and reinforcing cybersecurity measures for the Ministry's information and communication systems.
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Introducing and utilizing systems for managing cyber incidents and exchanging information on cyber threats.
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Cooperating with national cybersecurity entities and defense forces to coordinate joint efforts.
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Organizing and conducting cybersecurity training exercises.
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Collaborating with NATO and other defense organizations to enhance cybersecurity and collective defense against cyber threats.
“Establishing the Incident Response Center at the Ministry of Defense is an essential and necessary step for a country at war. The enemy applies daily pressure not only on the battlefield but also in the digital arena. The aggressor is trying to slow down our rapid development. The center will help improve cybersecurity and ensure proper responses to cyber incidents,” said Kateryna Chernohorenko, Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister for Digital Development.