Ukraine’s experience of living under constant cyber pressure is becoming an exportable “playbook,” according to an organizer of a major security gathering in Kyiv: “We were learning, but now we are ready to teach.” Yegor Aushev, the managing partner of the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum, told TVP World the conference was created during Russia’s full-scale war to connect government and business leaders because “it’s not possible to provide cybersecurity just for governments.” Private sector in the crosshairs Aushev said more than half of attacks now target private companies rather than state institutions, warning that “everyone is under attack hospitals, kindergartens, startups.” He argued Ukraine has become one of the world’s most-targeted countries, forcing organizations to adapt quickly as attackers incorporate new tools such as AI. He also pitched Ukraine as a testing ground for commercial cybersecurity products, urging investors to back Ukrainian firms: “If your technology is not on the front line, it’s not going to be competitive soon.” Starlink and the supply chain Asked about Starlink, Aushev welcomed reports that Ukraine and SpaceX have moved to block unauthorized terminals used by Russian forces, calling it an example of technology “fighting on the bright side.” In recent reporting, TVP World has described Kyiv’s move to register terminals and build a “white list” of authorized devices amid concerns over Russian battlefield use. Aushev said similar pressure is building on global tech firms to reassess supply chains and service provision, framing it as a moral choice in wartime. Telegram: convenience vs security Aushev also warned viewers about messaging app Telegram, calling it “a spy in your pocket” and arguing that wartime users should prioritize security over convenience. He urged audiences to rely on official sources for information, noting that the forum hosted the founder of messaging app Signal in Kyiv to discuss secure messaging.
