The business community of the European Business Association met with experts from the State Cyber Protection Center of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SCPSSCIP) and the Government Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA). The discussion focused on ways to enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors in order to counter growing cyber threats. CERT-UA experts also addressed a wide range of technical and practical questions from businesses regarding the unit\u2019s operations, cooperation opportunities, incident response, and more.<\/p>\n
This meeting helped businesses better understand CERT-UA\u2019s role in securing the country\u2019s digital space\u2014from incident response to malware analysis and attack prevention. Notably, CERT-UA is part of the international CERT\/CSIRT network, which enables the exchange of critical threat intelligence with foreign partners.<\/p>\n
Collaboration that protects resources and reputation<\/strong><\/p>\n CERT-UA actively encourages businesses to cooperate on two levels:<\/p>\n Such collaboration has already proven effective in the financial, energy, and other critical sectors. Companies involved in these initiatives benefit not only from timely threat response but also from strategic advantages such as improved reporting and reduced costs on external consulting.<\/p>\n Why Report Cyber Incidents?<\/strong><\/p>\n CERT-UA emphasizes that reporting cyber incidents is not just a recommended option, but a strategic necessity. Real-time awareness of threats helps prevent large-scale attacks, enables timely recommendations for other stakeholders, and supports the development of a more systematic defense. Importantly, such reports can be submitted anonymously.<\/p>\n Key Recommendations for Businesses:<\/strong><\/p>\n If your company detects a cyber incident, it is recommended to report it to CERT-UA and the State Cyber Protection Center of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine. Contact information and details for reporting are available at: https:\/\/cert.gov.ua\/contact-us<\/a> https:\/\/scpc.gov.ua\/uk\/contact-us<\/a><\/p>\n For individuals facing phishing or other cybercrimes, please report incidents to the Cyber Police using the contact form at: https:\/\/ticket.cyberpolice.gov.ua\/send<\/a><\/p>\n According to various studies, approximately 70% of cyber incidents are caused by human factors. This includes:<\/p>\n That\u2019s why employee training, cyber hygiene, and phishing simulation campaigns should be a top priority for companies. To help minimize these risks, the Ukrainian government has launched the Diia.Education platform\u2014an official national edutainment portal with up-to-date knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n\n
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