MTS Launches a Domestic DDoS Protection Solution

A Prime Layer of Protection

The service provides continuous, 24/7 identification and mitigation of DDoS threats across multiple attack vectors. Customers gain access to deep traffic monitoring tools, analytics on mitigated incidents, and flexible rule-based filtering. Service management, interaction with technical support, and detailed reporting are handled through a unified self-service dashboard.

The relevance of such solutions is underscored by the sharp rise in cybercrime. In 2025, attacks on Russia’s telecom sector increased by 45%. As these threats directly affect the stability of the digital economy, public services, and communications networks, moving to industrial-grade protection has become critical for ensuring service continuity and business resilience.

The deployment of domestically certified platforms strengthens Russia’s technological sovereignty and reduces dependence on foreign vendors. The managed service model lowers the barrier to entry for regional operators, granting access to advanced network security capabilities and contributing to overall cyber resilience in line with global information security standards.

Export and Domestic Market Dynamics

Internationally recognized managed DDoS protection models open export opportunities for Russian providers offering certified domestic solutions. Such services may find demand across CIS countries and jurisdictions with comparable cybersecurity regulations. At the same time, geopolitical considerations and national certification requirements could limit broader market expansion.

We see that cyber threats are systemic and persistent rather than isolated incidents. That is why the priority is not only the rollout of individual security services, but the establishment of industry-wide cyber resilience standards. These include mandatory continuous monitoring, structured information sharing on attacks, and deep integration with state-run anti-fraud and cybersecurity response platforms.

Anton Nemkin

Member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies, and Communications

Within Russia, the solution serves as a prime layer of protection for critical communications infrastructure, particularly for small and regional operators. The service-based approach reduces upfront capital expenditures and provides access to professional-grade security without the need to build in-house security operations centers (SOC/PSM).

Looking ahead, the service is expected to evolve through the creation of centralized platforms for sharing attack intelligence and deeper integration with state-run cyber threat monitoring systems. Promising development areas include behavioral traffic analysis and the use of AI-driven anomaly detection.

A Digital Security Framework

Between July and September 2025, Russia recorded a sharp increase in DDoS attacks on the telecom sector, reaching 36%, according to data from Garda Group, the highest rate across all industries. StormWall reports that from December 1 to December 20, 2025, DDoS attacks on telecom networks rose by 21% compared to the same period in November.

The surge is driven by two parallel trends: attackers continue to refine techniques to bypass security controls, while defensive network technologies themselves grow more complex, forcing adversaries to expend greater effort. Globally, interest is rising in Managed Security Services (MSS), where organizations consume ready-made security solutions without deploying and maintaining them independently.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global MSSP market is expected to reach $38.31 billion in 2025 and grow to $69.16 billion by 2030. Russian companies are expanding their portfolios of domestic network and infrastructure protection solutions, including projects by Solar Group and Rostelecom Cybersecurity.

On October 27, 2025, the Russian government approved new rules for centralized management of the public communications network. The regulation will come into force on March 1, 2026.

State Duma deputy Anton Nemkin said back in 2023 that a digital code would make it possible to build a coherent, well-structured framework for how the IT industry operates. He emphasized that, in relations with the international IT community, Russia’s top priority should be achieving technological independence in this field.

Toward Widespread Adoption

Rolling out service-based DDoS protection is a rational step toward strengthening the resilience of telecom infrastructure. Relying on domestically developed, certified solutions not only reinforces the country’s technological sovereignty but also reduces dependence on foreign vendors. Just as importantly, the service-based model helps level the security playing field between large national operators and smaller regional providers.

Over the next two to three years, managed protection against DDoS attacks and other network threats is expected to become standard practice for Russian telecom operators. Closer coordination is likely between commercial MSS providers and government platforms responsible for cyber incident response. A key benchmark will be deeper automation of defensive systems and their integration with AI-driven tools designed to detect anomalies in real time.