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Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado
How Russian Intelligence operatives have attacked Ukraine in cyberspace: Interview with Ukrainian Security Service
Aug 21, 2023
Dmitri Alperovitch, Patrick Gray, and Illia Vitiuk discuss Russia's cyber attacks on Ukraine, including turning off the power grid in 2015 and hacking satellite communications. They explore Ukraine's successful defense strategies, collaboration with Western companies, intelligence collection on battlefield systems, and tactics used by Russian intelligence operatives.
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- Ukraine's experience with Russian cyberattacks has led to the development of effective defense strategies and close cooperation with international partners.
- Russia's cyber tactics have evolved from disruptive attacks to reconnaissance and information campaigns, emphasizing the need for ongoing support to secure critical infrastructure.
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The Scope of Responsibility of the Cybersecurity Department
The Cybersecurity Department of the Security Service of Ukraine (SPU) is responsible for countering cyber threats, ensuring the security of critical IT infrastructure, and addressing information campaigns, particularly those originating from Russia. The department acts as a combination of counterintelligence, law enforcement, and cybersecurity agency, encompassing functions similar to those of the FBI and NSA in the United States. Its responsibilities include incident response, attribution, investigation, and criminal prosecution of cyberattacks. The department also focuses on protecting critical IT systems from potential vulnerabilities, ensuring they are not compromised by Russian software or any external threats.
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