Group-IB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CSC

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State unitary enterprise “Cybersecurity center” of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to formalize a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening national cybersecurity, and to protect its businesses and citizens from existing and emerging cyberthreats.

The signing and exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between (left) Mirzaev Olimjon Nomazovich, Director of the Cybersecurity Center (CSC) of Uzbekistan, and Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB (right).

The signing and exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between (left) Olimjon Mirzaev, Director of the Cybersecurity Center of Uzbekistan, and Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB (right), during the “Cyber Security Summit 2024 – Central Eurasia” in Tashkent.

The comprehensive framework includes a variety of key initiatives, such as the effective exchange of cyber threat intelligence and incident reports, technical assistance for vulnerability assessments and digital forensics, and training to enhance cybersecurity awareness and incident response capabilities. It also establishes emergency protocols to ensure quick responses to cyber incidents.

In addition, the partnership between Group-IB and the Cybersecurity Center will promote greater awareness of cybersecurity best practices among both businesses and the general public. It will also provide access to Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Center (DCRC) in Tashkent for prompt analysis and mitigation of local threats, enhance intelligence sharing, and facilitate joint operations against cybercrime in Uzbekistan.

“We are excited about our partnership with the Cybersecurity Center of Uzbekistan, which is a pivotal step in our shared mission to fortify the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. Through our Digital Crime Resistance Center in Tashkent, our alliance will strive to protect the nation against emerging cyberthreats through robust intelligence sharing, technical support, and comprehensive training initiatives. We are grateful to Director Olimjon Mirzaev of the Cybersecurity Center of Uzbekistan for this opportunity, and we look forward to forging closer cooperation to ensure a safer digital environment for the businesses and people of Uzbekistan.”

Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

“We are pleased to partner with Group-IB to enhance the cybersecurity framework of Uzbekistan. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step toward protecting from the growing threat of cybercrime. Through shared expertise and resources, we aim to build a safer digital landscape, promote awareness, and foster a culture of resilience against cyber threats.”

Mirzaev Olimjon Nomazovich

Director of the Cybersecurity Center of Uzbekistan

About Group-IB

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Group-IB’s decentralized and autonomous operational structure helps it offer tailored, comprehensive support services with a high level of expertise. We map and mitigate adversaries’ tactics in each region, delivering customized cybersecurity solutions tailored to risk profiles and requirements of various industries, including retail, healthcare, gambling, financial services, manufacturing, crypto, and more.

The company’s global security leaders work in synergy with some of the industry’s most advanced technologies to offer detection and response capabilities that eliminate cyber disruptions agilely.

Group-IB’s Unified Risk Platform (URP) underpins its conviction to build a secure and trusted cyber environment by utilizing intelligence-driven technology and agile expertise that completely detects and defends against all nuances of digital crime. The platform proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from sophisticated attacks while continuously analyzing potentially dangerous behavior all over their network.

The comprehensive suite includes the world’s most trusted Threat Intelligence, The most complete Fraud Protection, AI-powered Digital Risk Protection, Multi-layered protection with Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), All-infrastructure Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management.

Furthermore, Group-IB’s full-cycle incident response and investigation capabilities have consistently elevated industry standards. This includes the 77,000+ hours of cybersecurity incident response completed by our sector-leading DFIR Laboratory, more than 1,400 successful investigations completed by the High-Tech Crime Investigations Department, and round-the-clock efforts of CERT-GIB.

Time and again, its solutions and services have been revered by leading advisory and analyst agencies such as Aite Novarica, Gartner®, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, KuppingerCole Analysts AG, and more.

Being an active partner in global investigations, Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement organizations such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and AFRIPOL to create a safer cyberspace. Group-IB is also a member of the Europol European Cybercrime Centre’s (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which was created to foster closer cooperation between Europol and its leading non-law enforcement partners.

Group-IB and Cybersecurity Center of Uzbekistan forge strategic partnership to strengthen national cybersecurity