MOSCOW (Shahid Ghumman): Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that with the growing use of digital technology, cyber threats are also reaching a new level, so Russia will further strengthen its digital sovereignty and cybersecurity system.
Addressing a meeting on cybersecurity, President Putin said that the sustainable development of the state and society largely depends on the active use of modern digital technology. That is why cybersecurity holds special importance for Russia.
According to President Putin, Russia faces direct and hybrid external pressure in the sectors of economy, logistics, transport, social services, basic urban amenities and public administration. In these circumstances, it is necessary to modernize all parts of domestic digital security.
He said Russia is continuously strengthening its sovereignty in every sector, from food and energy security to digital infrastructure.
President Putin directed improving the assessment and analysis of threats, monitoring dependence on foreign digital platforms, and the system for immediate response to cyberattacks.
He also stressed the need to increase coordination and cooperation among law enforcement and security agencies, telecommunication companies, financial institutions and internet companies.
President Putin said Russia is systematically building digital infrastructure for its economy and social sector, while services based on artificial intelligence are also being expanded. Along with this, modern systems for storing, processing and transferring data are being introduced.
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