Nataliya Tkachuk: We Must Unite Efforts, Exchange Experience and Knowledge to Strengthen Europe’s Collective Cybersecurity

The Head of the Information and Cybersecurity Service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC), Secretary of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCCC), Nataliya Tkachuk, participated in the international event “CyberSecure Trends 2025: Challenges, Innovations, and Development Prospects.” This platform brought together experts to discuss modern threats, cybersecurity strategies, and technological innovations in the field.

Opening the event, the NCCC Secretary emphasized the crucial role of close cooperation between government institutions, the private sector, and the academic community in shaping effective cybersecurity mechanisms. She also highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration with European partners and noted the significance of the joint Erasmus+ SECURE project with the EU.

“russia’s cyber aggression poses a threat not only to Ukraine—EU countries are even more vulnerable to it. That is why we must unite our efforts, exchange experience and knowledge to reinforce Europe’s collective cybersecurity,” Nataliya Tkachuk stressed.

One of the key topics of the event was the presentation of the Erasmus+ SECURE project, aimed at developing educational programs in cybersecurity and enhancing international cooperation.

The event gathered leading experts from academia, industry representatives, and government officials, who discussed key trends in cellular network development and cybersecurity, the role of artificial intelligence in ensuring security, and the prospects of quantum security. Special attention was given to cybersecurity education and workforce training, as well as the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the educational process— an essential factor in building a resilient and effective cybersecurity system.