Hack fest in Moscow ignites BRICS cyber relations
(MENAFN) Russian cybersecurity experts are gaining growing recognition within BRICS nations, with many considering them the best in the field, according to Yulia Danchina, Global Educational Director at Positive Technologies (PT), Russia’s top information security company.
PT is hosting the Positive Hack Days 2025 cybersecurity festival in Moscow from May 22–24, hailed as the world’s largest event of its kind. Delegations from over 40 countries—including Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—are participating.
Danchina highlighted the event’s role in sharing Russian expertise and educational resources, particularly with BRICS members. International attendees have expressed strong confidence in Russia's ability to safeguard organizational infrastructure, she said, noting that this confidence is reflected in ongoing discussions and newly signed deals.
Indonesia became the first BRICS country at the event to formalize cooperation with PT through a cybersecurity agreement. Yudi Darma, an official from Indonesia’s Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry, said the country is exploring PT’s training modules, simulators, and lab tools, which could be integrated into national curricula.
PT also offers certification programs to validate cybersecurity competencies, Darma added. Meanwhile, Indonesian AI education expert Baiq Hana Susanti noted that collaboration with PT could help Indonesia shape its AI-based educational reforms.
Brazil has also shown strong interest in PT’s offerings. Brazilian lawmaker Jose Jacovos praised Russia’s cost-effective cybersecurity solutions, saying they are especially suitable for smaller Brazilian municipalities with limited tax revenues. He described Russia’s technological advancement in the sector as being “light-years ahead.”
Earlier this month, Russia and Brazil signed bilateral agreements on energy and scientific cooperation. Brazil, a founding BRICS member alongside Russia, India, and China in 2009 (with South Africa joining in 2011), now works within a broader bloc that expanded last year to include Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
According to the IMF, the BRICS group now represents 40% of the global economy by Purchasing Power Parity and over 40% of the world’s population.
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