Russia updates its IT security strategy in reaction to international tensions

The Russian Security Council, a consultative body of the Russian President that helps formulate the President’s policy on national security affairs, has announced plans for the creation of a new information security doctrine intended to more efficiently prevent information warfare, identity-theft and cyber-fraud.

According to Dmitry Gribkov, an adviser to the head of the Council, there is an acute need for a revision of Russia’s existing IT security strategy as a result of current tensions with western countries and the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.