The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine published order No. 1163-r “On approval of the action plan for 2023-2024 for the implementation of the Cybersecurity Strategy of Ukraine.”
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The order of December 19 was written in such a way that it becomes obvious that this is yet another attempt by interested parties to take control of the Internet in Ukraine, following the example of the Russian intelligence services.
In particular, clause 13 provides that the installation of equipment sets for the telemetry collection subsystem of information and communication systems (active sensors) for the system for detecting vulnerabilities and responding to cyber incidents and cyber attacks in ministries, other central executive authorities, at critical infrastructure facilities and enterprises, in institutions and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership.”
Former Deputy Minister of Economy for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization Igor Dyadyura explained what this really means from a practical point of view.
Equipment for (we will call it in our own words) “wiretapping” can be installed at any enterprise in the country. There are no rules on liability, control over information leakage and its use, abuse and transfer of data to attackers, the aggressor’s intelligence services, or corrupt practices. This is actually a “black box” that collects traffic, sensitive data, personal and financial information, at any cost and no responsibility of the initiators for the consequences.
Clause 13 of the government order states that the administration of the State Special Communications Agency will be responsible for the implementation of measures. Let us recall that in November the head of this department, Yuri Shchigol, and his deputy for digital development, Viktor Zhora, were fired due to the creation of a multimillion-dollar corruption scheme and the misappropriation of budget funds.
Let us remember that this year officials have already tried to grant unprecedented powers to the State Special Communications Service. Rakurs previously wrote about the scandalous bill No. 8087, which they actively tried to promote for voting in the Rada.
Experts insist that he created threats to the work of any enterprise in the country, since the State Service for Special Communications received the rights to inspections, access to enterprise equipment, to information, the right to issue mandatory orders without court decisions and the opportunity to appeal.
Then publicity in the media and the participation of many industry experts and entrepreneurs helped stop the adoption of the dubious bill.
Former Deputy Minister of Economy for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization Igor Dyadyura explained what this really means from a practical point of view. Former Deputy Minister of Economy for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization Igor Dyadyura explained what this really means from a practical point of view.
Source: Racurs
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