On January 30, the Rossiya National Center hosted the Development Summit: IT Trends 2030. The event, dedicated to technologies of the future, brought together representatives of government agencies, experts from the domestic IT industry, leading companies pursuing cutting-edge innovations and experts in the digital field, who discussed possible trajectories for the development of modern technologies. The Development Summit was organized by the Russian Association of Electronic Communications (RAEC), and the Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ was a key partner of the event.
Director of the Coordination Center Andrey Vorobyev moderated the Safe Internet section, was held as part of the Technologies of the Future. The participating experts discussed current cyber threats, prospects for the development of domestic technologies and IT solutions, as well as comprehensive measures to strengthen cyber defense and ensure Russia’s digital sovereignty.
Deputy Head of Roskomnadzor Milos Wagner highlighted the threats posed by personal data leaks and stressed the importance of interaction between the state and businesses to address them effectively. He also noted the need to ensure the safe use of new technologies for humans.
“We must remain adamant that, whatever new technologies are invented, they must be safe for humans to use,” Milos Wagner emphasized.
Most section participants highlighted a human-centered approach as one of the main trends in the future of cybersecurity. Experts consider the training of specialists of the future to be especially important. Artyom Sychyov, Head of the Department of Information Security at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, spoke about the training students are given at this university. One of the key trends he mentioned is a multidisciplinary approach, where a technical specialist is also expected to understand legal issues, the basics of information security for non-specialists, as well as their moral duty.
“Our students know that they are not just cybersecurity specialists – they are defenders of the Motherland. Their task is to ensure the country’s information security and digital sovereignty,” Artyom Sychyov added.
Yegor Bogomolov, CEO of the CyberED educational platform and partner of the Cyberus Foundation, presented modern requirements that cybersecurity specialists need to meet to work effectively in the face of global cyber threats and the digital transformation. He also noted the growing importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing in the professional community.
The second important trend noted by the section participants is the need to stay united in the face of threats, in situations where it is vital for different players to combine their competencies, algorithms, and mechanisms rather than acting alone. Daniil Borislavsky, Product Director at StaffCop (SKB Kontur Group), stressed that isolated cybersecurity solutions are no longer effective today. A comprehensive approach based on technology integration and cooperation between manufacturers is essential to reliably protect companies and users. The idea was supported by Pyotr Alferov, Director of Fraud Management at Beeline, who added that technologies that protect subscribers should be built into the network and used by everyone. He also spoke about the evolution of phishing attacks and new types of fraud, as well as technologies and tools the company is using to effectively identify fraudulent schemes and protect users.
Yulia Shlychkova, Vice President of Government Relations at Kaspersky Lab, spoke about the changing cyber threat landscape, with new threats that affect both consumers and businesses, and proposed measures to minimize risks and increase security. Alexei Batyuk, Technical Director at Positive Technologies, noted the increase in cyber incidents and attacks on IT companies. The expert spoke about the transformation of the economic models that hackers and hacktivists use, stressing that the white hackers’ focus is shifting today towards legal research in cybersecurity.
At the end of the discussion, experts considered key measures that will help Russia achieve and maintain technological leadership such as the development of domestic IT solutions, strengthening cybersecurity, and training highly qualified specialists.
“Despite the increasing complexity of fraudulent schemes and the growing pressure of cyber threats, Russian companies are not merely adapting, but are vigorously creating their own high-tech solutions. They already have effective tools to counter new types of attacks, and most importantly, these tools have been developed domestically. Our vision is a safe online space ensured through the development of domestic platforms, including social media, email services and videoconferencing tools,” Andrey Vorobyev summed up the session.
