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Ukraine has officially joined the European Union Cybersecurity Reserve, gaining access to a network of leading European cybersecurity experts who can be rapidly deployed to assist in responding to large-scale cyberattacks targeting government systems and critical infrastructure.
Acting Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borniakov announced the development on Telegram, describing it as an important step toward strengthening Ukraine’s digital resilience, UATV English reports.
“We have officially received access to the European Union Cybersecurity Reserve. From now on, in the event of large-scale attacks on government systems or critical infrastructure, we will be able to quickly engage the best European cybersecurity specialists,” Borniakov said.
According to the ministry, the reserve will provide Ukraine with access to highly qualified experts capable of helping contain cyber incidents, analyze threats, protect sensitive data, and restore affected systems.
The mechanism is intended to support countries facing major cyber crises by providing rapid-response expertise and technical assistance when national resources are under significant pressure.
Borniakov emphasized that Ukraine’s inclusion in the reserve reflects the high level of trust and cooperation that has developed between Kyiv and its European partners.
“Access to this instrument demonstrates the confidence our partners place in Ukraine and will help protect the digital services that millions of Ukrainians rely on every day,” he noted.
The European Union Cybersecurity Reserve was established under the EU Cyber Solidarity Act and is administered by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
One of the initiative’s key advantages is that participating countries can directly access the services of pre-vetted private cybersecurity companies from across Europe. These companies specialize in cyber incident response, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
For Ukraine, which has faced continuous cyberattacks since the start of Russia’s aggression and an intensified cyber campaign during the full-scale invasion, the new mechanism provides an additional layer of protection and access to specialized expertise.
The move further strengthens cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in the field of cybersecurity and digital resilience.
Ukraine has increasingly become a source of practical experience for international partners due to its extensive exposure to sophisticated cyber threats targeting government institutions, energy infrastructure, communications networks, and public services.
Earlier, Ukrainian representatives shared their experience in countering cyber threats at an international forum in Moldova dedicated to strengthening regional cyber resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, and expanding international cooperation in cybersecurity.
The latest development represents another step in Ukraine’s gradual integration into European security and digital cooperation mechanisms while enhancing its ability to defend critical systems against evolving cyber threats.
