The National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCCC) of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) is initiating the creation of a regional cyber alliance that will include Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova. This information was released by the NSDC.
NCCC Secretary Natalia Tkachuk emphasized that establishing the cyber alliance is an important step in fulfilling the agreements reached by the presidents of the three countries during the fourth Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit.
“Russia, as a terrorist state, uses cyberspace to carry out threats to the security and stability of the democratic world. The alliance will serve as a platform to strengthen the collective cybersecurity of the member countries and develop effective mechanisms to counter these threats.”
– Natalia Tkachuk
She also noted that the Chernivtsi Regional Military Administration has initiated the creation of an organizational base for the alliance’s development, including the opening of a regional cybersecurity center. The first consultations on forming the cyber alliance took place in Chernivtsi at the end of July.
The main goal of the Alliance is practical cooperation in countering cyber and hybrid threats, especially from the Russian Federation. The alliance will also promote strengthening cooperation between Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova in sharing information about cyber threats, jointly developing and implementing AI-based solutions, training specialists, conducting joint cyber defense activities, as well as enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure and protecting democratic institutions.
The NSDC emphasized that among the alliance’s core principles are the ability to jointly respond to cyberattacks that threaten the national security of its members, as well as openness, allowing new participants from countries that share common democratic values and strategic priorities to join.