Ukraine launched nationwide cyber crisis simulation trainings with the first TTX in Kyiv

Kyiv, 19 May 2026 — Ukraine launched a nationwide cyber crisis simulation training programme with the first large-scale Tabletop Exercise (TTX) bringing together 60 cybersecurity professionals to strengthen skills in responding to major cyber threats. 

Supported by the European Union and organised by the e-Governance Academy together with the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the trainings aim to enhance cybersecurity capacities and institutional preparedness across regional cybersecurity centres throughout Ukraine.

The trainings come at a particularly critical moment for Ukraine, as the country continues to face an intensifying wave of cyber threats targeting government institutions, critical infrastructure, and digital public services. According to CERT-UA, the national cyber incident response team, nearly 6,000 cyber incidents were recorded in 2025, marking a 37% increase compared to the previous year.

During the first round of exercises in Kyiv, participants from ministries, critical infrastructure operators, and key public institutions worked through realistic cyber crisis scenarios focused on interagency coordination, operational response, and decision-making under pressure.

“The aim of today’s event is not merely theoretical discussion. It is an opportunity to strengthen interagency coordination, test and refine cyberattack response protocols, and develop crisis communication mechanisms. It provides a realistic environment to practice the skills needed to confront the cyber threats we encounter daily in the digital space,” stated Oleksandr Potii, Chairman of the SSSCIP.

He also thanked the e-Governance Academy (eGA) for its continued support to Ukraine and the State Service of Special Communications in strengthening national cybersecurity capacities.

The Kyiv exercise marked the first in a nationwide series of cyber crisis simulations that will take place across Ukraine throughout 2026. In total, ten rounds of trainings are planned to help regional teams strengthen preparedness, improve interagency cooperation, and enhance coordinated response capabilities.

According to Taimar Peterkop, project team lead at e-Governance Academy, real cyber resilience depends on people being ready to act together when incidents happen. “In a cyber crisis, technology alone is not enough. What really matters is whether people can stay calm, coordinate with each other, and make the right decisions under pressure. These skills don’t appear overnight, but from practice, cooperation, and preparing together long before a crisis happens. This is exactly what the training programme is meant for,” said Taimar Petekop.

The exercise is part of the EU-supported project “Cyber4Ukraine” (2026–2028), implemented by the e-Governance Academy to strengthen cybersecurity capacities, institutional preparedness, and the resilience of digital public services across Ukraine.