Strengthening existing cooperation between Latvia and Ukraine, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds and the Head of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine Oleksandr Potii have signed a letter of intent on cooperation that could lead to the establishment of a regional cybersecurity center in Ukraine, reports Labs of Latvia.
“Latvia and Ukraine are partners not only in ensuring security today, but also in building joint resilience in the future. The establishment of a cybersecurity center in Ukraine will strengthen the country’s capabilities to respond to cyber threats more quickly and effectively, while also allowing Latvia to take over Ukraine’s unique experience in the fight against attacks carried out by the aggressor in cyberspace. Our security is closely linked, therefore, an investment in Ukraine’s cyber defence is also an investment in the security of Latvia and the entire region,” said Minister of Sprūds.
“We are deeply grateful to Latvia and its people for their genuine and unwavering support as Ukraine stands against hostile aggression. This Letter of Intent represents a crucial step in broadening our capacity to ensure resilience across cyberspace. Facing shared cyber threats, we stand ready to provide our Latvian partners with the practical expertise we continue to gain while actively countering Russian aggression. Ultimately, our joint efforts in this area lay the foundation for a secure, collective cyberspace,” stated Potii.
The aim of the cooperation project is to promote the decentralization of Ukraine’s cyber defence capabilities, thereby strengthening the ability of Ukrainian institutions responsible for cybersecurity to respond to existing cyber threats. Given that the threat actors supported by Russia that Ukraine and Latvia face in cyberspace are the same, this in turn means an opportunity for Latvia to learn from the Ukrainian experience in identifying and preventing these threats.
The cooperation project envisages Latvia’s support in the establishment of a Regional Cybersecurity Center with a Security Operations Center component in one of the regions of Ukraine.
In August 2024 Ukraine and Latvia signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of cybersecurity. By signing the memorandum, a legal framework was created to promote mutual cooperation between Latvia and Ukraine, ensuring the use of technical and human resources specifically in the field of cyber defence.
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