According to the Presidential Administration, Poroshenko signed the law “On the Basic Principles of Cybersecurity Protection of Ukraine”, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on October 5, 2017.

“The law defines the legal and organizational principles for the protection of the vital interests of man and citizen, society and the state, the national interests of Ukraine in cyberspace, the powers and responsibilities of state bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, individuals and citizens, the basic principles of coordination of their activities, as well as basic terms in the field of cybersecurity “- posted on the website of the Presidential Administration.

The document also defines the main objects of cyber defense, which collectively constitute the critical infrastructure of the country, the principles of cybersecurity and the national cyber security system. In accordance with the law, the president coordinates activities in the field of cybersecurity through the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine headed by him. The law takes into account a number of proposals from experts from NATO and the European Union.