The Future of Cyber Resilience in the Energy Sector: Seeton Joins EBA Expert Roundtable
May 13th company Seeton participated in an expert roundtable organized by the European Business Association (EBA). The event was dedicated to cybersecurity in the energy sector of Ukraine.
The event brought together representatives of relevant ministries, government agencies, energy and IT market leaders, as well as international experts. Seeton was an active participant in the discussion, presenting its vision of technological development and protection of critical infrastructure.
As EBA Deputy Director Svitlana Mykhaylovska noted, today cybersecurity goes far beyond purely IT issues, as it directly affects the economic and national security of Ukraine. Against the backdrop of continuous attacks and rapid digitalization, the stability of the energy system is becoming a common critical task for the state and the private sector.
State and business: balancing regulation and sustainability
The first part of the discussion was devoted to modern threats, regulatory requirements, and the interaction between government and business.
Модераторка панелі Анжеліка Лівіцька, партнерка АО Arzinger, навела вражаючу статистику: 67% енергетичних організацій світу зазнали кібератак у 2024 році, а використання ШІ в зловмисних цілях зросло на 89%. При цьому Україна залишається головною мішенню — на неї припадає близько 25% усіх кібератак рф.
Денис Зубков, заступник Директора Департаменту кіберзахисту Адміністрації Державної служби спеціального зв’язку та захисту інформації України, зазначив, що держава прагне не надмірного контролю, а створення базових дорожніх карт для операторів критичної інфраструктури.
The NSDC representative emphasized that cyberwar will not stop even after the end of hostilities, so systematic exchange of data on threats is vital.
Practical experience and protection of critical infrastructure facilities
During the second panel, experts shared real-world experience in building security systems. In particular, representatives of the State Service for Special Communications noted a positive trend: despite the increase in the total number of attacks, the number of critical incidents is decreasing due to the synergy of business and the state.
Companies shared practical cases of building autonomous Security Operations Centers (SOC) in 24/7 mode and conducting training using red teaming methods (using the example of MODUS X and DTEK), as well as the specifics of protecting renewable energy according to European standards (SolarDefend experience). The speakers unanimously emphasized that investments in cyber hygiene and personnel training remain a basic element of protection, because the human factor is still vulnerable.
AI, European integration and Seeton's expert position
The central event of the third panel, dedicated to future technological challenges, AI, and harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with European norms, was the speech of Seeton Group CEO Leonid Polupan, who moderated this discussion.
Leonid Polupan, CEO Seeton Group: «Сьогодні український бізнес опинився на перетині двох потужних викликів. З одного боку, — швидка еволюція технологічних загроз, зокрема із використанням штучного інтелекту. З іншого, — необхідність адаптації до нових і значно жорсткіших регуляторних вимог у сфері захисту критичної інфраструктури. І головний виклик тут не лише у відповідності вимогам, а в тому, щоб ця відповідність перетворювалась на реальну стійкість. Наше завдання як системного інтегратора — допомогти бізнесу пройти цей шлях так, щоб кібербезпека не залишалась “паперовою”, а ставала частиною реального захисту й операційної надійності».
Vice President of Sigma Software Group Yevheniy Bachynskyi supported the thesis about the importance of a systemic approach, noting that real protection begins with security design at the architecture level and compliance automation.
Key findings of the final panel:
Seeton — your reliable partner in building cyber resilience.
As one of the leading system integrators, Seeton has deep expertise and offers comprehensive solutions for IT infrastructure protection, risk assessment and implementation of advanced cybersecurity technologies. We are ready to support the state and energy sectors of Ukraine on the path to creating a reliable, sustainable and modern protection system.
Thank you to the European Business Association, speakers, and all participants for the constructive dialogue and joint work on the secure future of our country!
