During the recent State Duma elections, Russian state infrastructure faced over 4,000 cyberattacks, including DDoS and web-based threats. Igor Lyapunov, CEO of Solar Group, reported that all attacks were successfully repelled, with the intensity of the traffic comparable to the 2024 presidential campaign.
Lyapunov noted that state systems are built with integrated security requirements from the outset. In contrast, he described the small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector as a high-risk zone where cybersecurity is often not prioritized by entrepreneurs unless it directly impacts their financial operations.
To address these risks, Lyapunov suggests shifting the responsibility for security to IT and cybersecurity providers. He advocates for embedding protection directly into services, such as communication channels and cloud hosting, making security a default feature for business clients.
Solar Group is currently expanding partnerships with telecom operators and cloud data centers to implement this model. In September, the company launched JSOC One, a service for monitoring and incident response, with annual subscription plans starting at 3 ₽ million. The service includes a compensation guarantee of up to 30 ₽ million for damages resulting from missed attacks.
