Russia Updates Its Information Security Doctrine
The new framework defines state policy for protecting national interests in the digital space, with a focus on AI and large-scale domestic tech.
Russia is preparing to update its Information Security Doctrine. A draft of the revised document has already been preliminarily approved by the Security Council and now awaits presidential approval.
The current doctrine, adopted on December 5, 2016, lays out the official state approach to ensuring national security in the information sphere. It covers everything from data and information systems to the subjects and technologies involved in processing them. The doctrine serves as the foundation for shaping state policy and developing measures to safeguard Russia’s digital environment.
That environment is rapidly changing. Digital technologies are spreading across education, industry, agriculture, and beyond. Artificial intelligence and large-scale domestic digital platforms are already contributing to the country’s economy. Updating the doctrine is a strategic response to today’s digital challenges and will establish new principles for protecting critical infrastructure.
