Ukraine’s lesson for Latvia: digital resilience and national security
This article discusses the growing threat of cyberattacks on Latvia's critical digital infrastructure, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence in scaling these risks. It argues that national security now requires protecting digital borders as much as physical ones, particularly by addressing vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
Why it matters
As cyber warfare becomes increasingly automated and sophisticated, nations must modernize their digital defenses to prevent large-scale disruption of essential services like healthcare and transport.
Photo: Publicity image Viesturs Bul ns, CEO Helmes Latvia Today, 9:21 Commentary Authors: Viesturs Bulāns, CEO of Helmes Latvia While recent attention in security discussions has focused on drones crossing Latvian airspace, we must not forget that another critical area of defence is our cyberspace and critical digital infrastructure. Data from Latvia's Information Technology Security Incident Response Institution CERT.lv shows that Latvia's cyberspace is experiencing the full spectrum of cyberattacks, with the threat level remaining high. The number of identified vulnerable devices has reached nearly 800,000 - the highest figure recorded so far.
The article presents a standard security analysis based on expert warnings and institutional data without promoting a specific political agenda.
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