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The Netherlands allocated 10 million euros for Ukraine's cyber defense under the Ukraine Cyber Programme
The Netherlands provided 10 million euros to support and strengthen Ukraine's digital resilience and cyber defense. The funds will be used within the "Ukraine Cyber Programme" (UCP), initiated by the UK government in 2022.
This was reported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. It noted that partners' support in the field of cybersecurity is a tangible signal of trust and strategic partnership.
Part of the funds will be directed to a number of Ukraine's current needs, in particular:
1. Development of the cyber infrastructure of government bodies.
2. Purchases of software and hardware for state institutions and critical infrastructure.
3. Investigation of cyber threats and remediation of cyberattack consequences.
4. Funding projects under the Tallinn Mechanism – an international initiative that helps Ukraine strengthen its cyber resilience and digital security. It has already been joined by 13 countries: the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Poland, the United States, France, Sweden, and Finland.
According to Valeria Ionan, advisor to the First Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on innovation, digitalization, and global partnerships, partners' support is a sign of trust and proof that Ukraine's cyber resilience is key to the security of all Europe.
"In the context of the most technologically advanced war of our time, partners' support in cybersecurity is a tangible signal of trust and strategic partnership that strengthens our ability to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the continuity of digital processes," she said.
The minister's advisor also thanked Ukraine's partners, including the Netherlands, who are helping Ukraine strengthen cyber defense and develop a secure digital environment for the democratic world
"The Ukraine Cyber Programme" is already helping Ukraine counter Russian cyberattacks, identify malicious actors, and reinforce the protection of critical networks.
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