Canada has invested over 55 million hryvnias in Ukraine’s cyber defences – here’s what has already been strengthened
This was reported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Ukraine fends off hundreds of cyberattacks every day. The Ministry of Digital Transformation emphasises that Russian hackers are constantly attempting to disable state resources, steal databases or disrupt infrastructure. This is precisely why the state is strengthening the protection of digital systems in collaboration with international partners.
The ministry reported that, thanks to the Canadian government and the Tallinn Mechanism, the first five projects, worth over 55 million hryvnias, have already been completed. In total, Canada plans to allocate around 92 million hryvnias to support Ukrainian cybersecurity by the end of 2026.
What has already been strengthened
As part of this initiative, modern solutions have been implemented which, according to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, are crucial to the security of the entire country.
Among the measures implemented are: enhancing the security of the authentication process for the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant; strengthening the cyber defences and analytical capabilities of the Secretariat of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine; improving the security of the wireless network and automating the management of the infrastructure of the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, modernising the cybersecurity infrastructure of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine, as well as developing and automating the management of the cyber defence infrastructure of the State Border Guard Service.
The statement separately sets out the position of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It emphasised that, within the framework of the Tallinn Mechanism, Canada supports Ukraine in strengthening its long-term cyber resilience and protecting digital systems that ensure the functioning of civilian infrastructure and remain the target of ongoing Russian aggression in cyberspace. The Canadian Foreign Ministry noted that such assistance reflects the strategic partnership between Canada and Ukraine, as well as a shared commitment to security, cyber resilience and international stability.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation explains that the protection of government networks, courts and border posts directly impacts citizens’ daily lives. This concerns the uninterrupted operation of public services, the ability to cross borders without issues, to receive court rulings swiftly, and to use online services without data breaches or system outages caused by cyberattacks.
Why this is critical for Ukraine
According to the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025, cited by the ministry, Ukraine ranks fifth in the world and third in Europe in terms of the number of cyberattacks. The ministry emphasises that in response, the state is adopting systemic solutions, and strengthening the cyber defences of individual institutions and enterprises is forming a resilient security ecosystem for the entire country.
Vitaliy Balashov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for Cybersecurity and Cloud Technologies, stated that it is precisely thanks to the support of partners within the Tallinn Mechanism, particularly Canada, that the results of the implemented technologies and solutions enable Ukraine to defend itself effectively against hostile attacks.
This is just the beginning of cooperation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation emphasises that this is merely the start of cooperation with the Tallinn Mechanism – an initiative bringing together 14 participating countries. Currently, over 25 further projects are underway for local and central authorities, as well as for critical infrastructure facilities.
The Tallinn Mechanism was established in December 2023 to coordinate international assistance aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s national cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Its members include the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Poland, the United States, Finland, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic. The European Union, NATO and the World Bank participate in the mechanism’s work as official observers.
It is noted separately that the Tallinn Mechanism’s project office is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and EU CyberNet.
The ministry concluded that Ukraine continues to build a resilient digital state capable of protecting itself and its citizens.
As reported by ThePublic, the Ministry of Digital Transformation has no plans to introduce electronic summonses either in the “Diya” app or in other state digital services.
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