The GovTech Alliance of Ukraine took part in the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2026 (KICRF 2026), demonstrating the role of Ukrainian GovTech business as a systemic partner of the state in strengthening cyber resilience.

KICRF 2026 is one of the key platforms for discussing issues of state cyber resilience, the development of the domestic cyber product market, and international partnership in the field of security. The forum brought together representatives of public authorities, business, international partners, and the expert community around a shared goal – to strengthen the cyber domain for Ukraine and the Allies through cyber resilience based on the experience and knowledge gained during cyber warfare, by strengthening international cooperation and synergy with global players in the public and private sectors..

Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority of the State

In accordance with the Cybersecurity Strategy of Ukraine, the protection of state information resources and critical information infrastructure is an integral component of national security. Over the past four years, Ukraine has made significant progress in the development of the cyber domain, in particular through:

• the expansion of international cooperation (more than 20 memoranda have been signed by the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) with partners);
• participation in international alliances and platforms for the exchange of advanced technologies and research in cybersecurity;
• the establishment of a network of regional cybersecurity centers;
• the implementation of systems for sharing data on cyber threats, including MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform).

At the forum, particular attention was paid to the need for a shared understanding of threats, the implementation of practical standards of interaction, and the formation of teams capable of creating and developing effective cybersecurity solutions.

A New Threat Landscape: Technological and Information Dimensions

During the discussions, emphasis was placed on the transformation of cyber threats:

• the growth of global attacks using artificial intelligence;
• the emergence of next-generation agent-based bots;
• the development of “Cybercrime-as-a-Service” in the darknet;
• increased third-party risks within complex digital ecosystems;
• the combination of cyber and information operations (including the creation of fake news to “poison” artificial intelligence and prepare the ground for subsequent attacks).

Ukraine is already actively involved in developing practical solutions to counter these challenges through the development of its own cyber ecosystem, international cooperation, and the implementation of innovative technologies for protecting state information systems.

GovTech Business Expertise: Security as Part of Architecture

During the forum, representatives of Ukrainian GovTech businesses shared practical approaches to building secure public digital solutions.

In particular, Roman Lanskyi, co-founder and CEO of Strimco, a GTA UA member company, delivered a presentation titled “How to plan user-oriented and secure IT products in the defense sector.” The presentation emphasized that modern digital solutions in the defense and public sectors must simultaneously meet two critical requirements: a high level of cybersecurity protection and usability in real operational conditions.

It highlighted the need to embed security at the architectural level, consider real-life system usage scenarios, minimize access risks, and implement systematic vulnerability management. Such an approach reflects the broader contribution of Ukrainian GovTech companies to building a resilient and secure digital infrastructure for the state.

The Role of GTA UA Member Companies in Strengthening the Cyber Resilience of State Information Systems

GTA UA member companies have practical experience in:

• developing and maintaining national registries and digital systems;
• building high-load public platforms;
• implementing cloud solutions;
• integrating cybersecurity standards at the design stage;
• managing vendor lock-in risks and ensuring the technological independence of the state.

Participation in the forum became a continuation of the Alliance’s systematic work to strengthen Ukraine’s GovTech ecosystem, as reflected in the GTA UA Annual Report for 2025.

Partnership as the Key to Cyber Resilience

During the event, international partners, including senior representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, British Embassy Kyiv, and Embassy of Canada to Ukraine, as well as CRDF Global, acknowledged Ukraine’s leadership, partnership, and commitment in the field of cybersecurity.

At the forum, it was repeatedly emphasized that the development of cyber resilience requires a strong internal ecosystem based on strategic cooperation between the state and business, support for professional teams working in Ukraine and the development of the domestic cyber product market, systematic threat data sharing, the implementation of unified technical standards, as well as the active involvement of Ukrainian companies with practical cybersecurity experience in shaping policies and the regulatory framework in this field.

GTA UA continues to be a united voice of Ukrainian GovTech companies, strengthening the state’s cyber resilience and developing expertise relevant both nationally and internationally.

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