In 2023, nearly one in three Russian organizations that manage critical information infrastructure faced a cyber breach. The finding comes from a study conducted by K2 Cybersecurity and cited by RIA News, highlighting the persistent threat landscape for essential services.
The research shows that 32% of CII entities reported security incidents of various severities. Of these, at least 35% involved losses that could be quantified in monetary terms, underscoring the financial stakes tied to cyber risk for critical sectors.
Industry experts point to outages caused by DDoS campaigns and intrusions into corporate websites as the most visible consequences. Beyond immediate interruptions, attackers can inflict reputational harm, trigger data losses and exact direct financial costs that ripple through operations and customer trust.
According to the study, the predominant protective measure adopted by CII subjects is the deployment of firewalls. These systems monitor and regulate traffic, deciding which data packets can pass and which should be blocked, helping to reduce exposure to unauthorized access.
Forecasts from EdgeCenter anticipate a substantial surge in cyber attacks aimed at businesses in the near term, with suggested growth of several multiples in 2024. The projected spike emphasizes the ongoing need for robust, layered security strategies that can adapt to evolving threat vectors.
Recent policy discussions and digital governance moves have included restrictions on certain platforms in various regions, signaling the broader regulatory environment that companies must navigate as they strengthen cyber resilience and respond to shifting digital policy landscapes.