The Russian Security Council approves the draft security policy framework for the information infrastructure that has been announced Nikolai PatrusevSecretary of the Council of Journalists on Friday in Moscow.
At the council meeting, Putin called for consideration of the creation of the State Information Protection System for the sustainable operation of the information infrastructure of the government and state administration. He said that Russia’s vital infrastructure has recently been damaged by coordinated and targeted state-organised attacks. He highlighted government portals, media, financial institutions, and important social portals and networks as key targets.
We can say that cyber aggression against us and sanctions against Russia in general have failed
Putin said.
He said that the Russian side prepared for these attacks as a result of systematic work in recent years. According to him, Russia not only protected its own information infrastructure, but also created its own technology.
However, Putin, citing an audit in 2021, said that most resources in the information systems and communications networks of government agencies are vulnerable to mass attacks and a devastating external influence, especially when the latest generation of foreign technology is deployed.
We need to strengthen the protection of the local digital space – there can be no weaknesses here. It is necessary to minimize the risk of leakage of confidential information and personal data of citizens, through, inter alia, tighter controls on the use of offices and communication and communication devices.
Vladimir Putin said.
As he said, the legal framework for cyber defense has developed significantly in Russia, which made it possible to improve efficiency, but the nature of challenges and threats is changing dynamically and rapidly. He stated that from 2025, the use of foreign information security services in the Russian public sector will be prohibited.
He reiterated that in order to strengthen Russia’s technological sovereignty, the government should create a modern Russian electronic component base as soon as possible, and ensure the development and introduction of its own technological equipment, including tools for the production of software and hardware complexes. This, he said, requires the use of the tools and resources of the previously announced National Digital Economy Program.
Putin said:
Expect suggestions on how to encourage import substitution in this area, but also on how to produce its own unique products ahead of competitors.
He identified the radical limitation of risks associated with the use of foreign software, computer equipment and communications equipment as major challenges.
Patrushev spoke of US-backed anonymity facilitating cybercriminals and the uncontrolled spread of malware. As he said, financially motivated hackers from Western countries are often involved in cyberattacks against Russia.
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