13th Cluster Session: “Local Cybersecurity: Regional Challenges”

28
july
online
offline

The resilience of the national cybersecurity system depends on the effective work of the relevant bodies in the regions of Ukraine. Due to this, it is of high importance not only to pay attention to the general needs in the field but also to determine and address the emerging requests on a local level. 

In terms of hostilities, the issue becomes even more topical since each element of the national cybersecurity system serves both as a shield for the country and a target for adversaries at the same time.

The review of the local needs became the focus of the 13th National Cybersecurity Cluster session, which was held in the regional format in Uzhhorod on the basis of Uzhhorod National University for the first time. 

To discuss such issues, 250 representatives of almost 140 organizations joined the event both online and offline. The number covered national and regional government bodies, international institutions, the private sector, and academia. Representatives of Lviv and Transcarpathia regional administrations, including deputy heads for digital development, transformations, and digitalization, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection as well as Transcarpathia IT Cluster presented during the event. 

While exchanging thoughts regarding regional needs, challenges and solutions, an active discussion emerged. This allowed to review the issues from different angles and marked the high interest in fostering local cyber defense. 

The highlight of the session was the announcement of the National Defense Hackathon to be conducted soon by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in close cooperation with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, NSDC, and the Representation of U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation in Ukraine, CRDF Global, with the support of the U.S. Department of State.

Speakers (20)
Serhii Demediuk
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

Mr. Demediuk’s main areas of competence include the state’s cyber- and information security, critical infrastructure, and public and state security. Serhii Demediuk held a Chief of the Cyberpolice Department of the National Police of Ukraine position. Under his direct leadership, a Cyberpolice was successfully established in Ukraine.

Mr. Demediuk’s main areas of competence include the state’s cyber- and information security, critical infrastructure, and public and state security. Serhii Demediuk held a Chief of the Cyberpolice Department of the National Police of Ukraine position. Under his direct leadership, a Cyberpolice was successfully established in Ukraine.

Viktor Mykyta
Head of the Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration
Oleh Haiduk
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitization

Oleh Haiduk has served in telecommunications and software for more than ten years. Oleh Haiduk has been a member of the Public Councils of the National Commission for State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Provision, Postal Services, the State Special Communications Service, and the Ministry of Finance.

Oleh Haiduk has served in telecommunications and software for more than ten years. Oleh Haiduk has been a member of the Public Councils of the National Commission for State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Provision, Postal Services, the State Special Communications Service, and the Ministry of Finance.

Serhii Prokopenko
Head of the NCSCC Support Department

Mr. Serhii Prokopenko is the Head of the NCCC Support Department and Deputy Head of Information Security and Cybersecurity Directorate at the NSDC of Ukraine. He has 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. Now he is responsible for the coordination of all the stakeholders, developing the NCCC’s analytical and technological platform, improvement of Cyber Threats Intelligence (CTI) exchange and sharing mechanisms, organization of training programs for specialists from the public sector and critical infrastructures, building Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), international cooperation, control of the Cybersecurity Strategy implementation plan.

Mr. Serhii Prokopenko is the Head of the NCCC Support Department and Deputy Head of Information Security and Cybersecurity Directorate at the NSDC of Ukraine. He has 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. Now he is responsible for the coordination of all the stakeholders, developing the NCCC’s analytical and technological platform, improvement of Cyber Threats Intelligence (CTI) exchange and sharing mechanisms, organization of training programs for specialists from the public sector and critical infrastructures, building Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), international cooperation, control of the Cybersecurity Strategy implementation plan.

Mykhailo Verych
Regional Director, CRDF Global

Mykhailo brings over 15 years of experience working in governmental and non-profit organizations. Throughout the timeline of his career, Mykhailo held leadership positions in the State Employment Service (SES) of the Ministry of Social Policy in Kyiv and HelpAge International. In his current role, he provides management and oversight of CRDF Global’s Eurasia Hub, ensuring the application of best practices in program standards, and building relations with government agencies, embassies, and other partners.

Mykhailo brings over 15 years of experience working in governmental and non-profit organizations. Throughout the timeline of his career, Mykhailo held leadership positions in the State Employment Service (SES) of the Ministry of Social Policy in Kyiv and HelpAge International. In his current role, he provides management and oversight of CRDF Global’s Eurasia Hub, ensuring the application of best practices in program standards, and building relations with government agencies, embassies, and other partners.

Andrii Nikitenko
Senior Project Lead, CRDF Global
Kateryna Melikhova
Project Associate, CRDF Global
Oleksandr Kulepin
CDTO at the Lviv Regional Military Administration
Oleksandr Patskan
CDTO at the Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration
Vasyl Homonai
Head of the Digital Transformation Department at the Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration
Oleksandr Bakalynskyi
Deputy Director of the Cyber Security Department at State Special Communications Service of Ukraine

Mr.Bakalynskyi holds a Ph.D. in information protection systems. He is a Senior Researcher in computer science and a member of several working groups in the Parliament, NSDC, and SSSCIP on developing legislation to implement international cyber and information security standards in Ukraine. He graduated from the Kyiv Military Institute of Management and Communications, National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine. His scientific interests include information security management systems, risk management, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, and higher education. He produced more than 70 scientific publications in information and cybersecurity, including scientific articles, monographs, textbooks, and manuals.

Mr.Bakalynskyi holds a Ph.D. in information protection systems. He is a Senior Researcher in computer science and a member of several working groups in the Parliament, NSDC, and SSSCIP on developing legislation to implement international cyber and information security standards in Ukraine. He graduated from the Kyiv Military Institute of Management and Communications, National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine. His scientific interests include information security management systems, risk management, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, and higher education. He produced more than 70 scientific publications in information and cybersecurity, including scientific articles, monographs, textbooks, and manuals.

Petro Markevich
Head of the Department at State Special Communications Service of Ukraine
Zhanna Kapitsa
CEO of Zakarpattia IT Cluster
Yaroslav Menzhyk
Security Manager at Sigma Software
Iryna Tsyvkovska
Project Lead, CRDF Global
Tetiana Holovata
Project Associate, CRDF Global
Kyrylo Latysh
Vice-President at Genesis, Head of the development of educational projects in Western Ukraine and Europe
Oleksiy Semenyaka
Advisor Technical, Development Director at RIPE NCC
Yaroslav Molochko
Director of Engineering at Squad
Vitaly Balashov
Head of DevSecOps at EPAM Ukraine
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