the head of the government addressed to the participants of the international online training on Cyber security Cyber Polygon 2020, organized by and taking place at the site of Sberbank. He noted that this year has changed the world – novel coronavirus infection influenced the lives of hundreds of millions of people, private companies and government agencies. In Russia, the number of working remotely has increased five-fold, and many said Mishustin, will continue to operate in this mode, and after defeating the pandemic.
– Isolation has made us even more dependent on the digital world. Continuous provision of public services online has become very important. That is why the security of citizens in the digital space is our priority – said the Prime Minister.
Dependence on digital technologies has increased over years as private and public operators have used them to improve the efficiency of their work. The development of the Internet has led to openness and connectivity, thereby multiplying the benefits of using digital technologies. “However, these same digital technologies have made society vulnerable to the threats of a new type”, – noted the Prime Minister.
in the Spring in Russia recorded growth in activity of cyber criminals. “More than 90 percent of successful attacks are carried out using methods of social engineering: the scammers are attacking us phishing emails and use technology takeover, trying to catch citizens by surprise,” – said the Prime Minister. Together with domestic companies in the field of information security, the government informs the population about cyberrisk, and through the combined efforts of many challenges to cope failed, but many questions still requires attention.
the Other challenge of the day, the actual, according to Michael mishustina, for all economies in the world, is the theft of confidential data. For their protection in Russia the unified state system of detecting and preventing computer attacks, is connected to the information system of state bodies. “Introduced strict security standards when connecting schools and other social institutions to the Internet. Create a secure network linking all institutions in education, health and social protection,” – said the Prime Minister.
– To prevent a global “pandemic of cybercrime” we must unite the efforts of the international community, – said the Prime Minister. – One of the key areas of joint provision of digital security and joint fight against cybercrime is the development of international cooperation.
Our country is one of the leaders of the technological��on the progress of domestic developments in the field of information security successfully compete in the international market, said Mishustin. Government grants the government encourages the development and pilot projects in the field of advanced technologies, such as quantum cryptography. “We also understand the importance of international exchange of knowledge and ready to share our experience with our partners. Open and equal dialogue is needed to secure our global future, and we are ready to cooperate,” – said the Russian Prime Minister.
