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IKBFU's Vestnik. Series: Humanities and social science

2025 Issue №4

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Evgrafov V.I.

Cybersecurity and information sovereignty: the role of technology in protecting Russia’s interests

DOI
10.5922/vestnikhum-2025-4-10
Pages
121-132
cybersecurity information sovereignty critical information infra­structure import substitution sovereign internet information security international information security

Abstract

The article presents the results of a political science analysis of the relationship between cybersecurity and Russia’s information sovereignty, with a focus on the role of domestic digi­tal technologies in ensuring national security. Theoretical approaches to the concept of infor­mation sovereignty are outlined, along with key cybersecurity challenges facing Russia in the context of global threats, as well as the importance of developing indigenous technologies and infrastructure to maintain the state’s digital sovereignty. The contemporary legislative and institutional framework of cybersecurity in the Russian Federation is examined, including doctrinal documents and laws aimed at protecting critical information infrastructure and strengthening “digital borders.” Particular attention is paid to the geopolitical dimension of the issue—Russia’s cooperation with other states in the field of international information security and conflicts of interest in global cyberspace. The article substantiates the conclusion that strengthening cyber defense and achieving information sovereignty require a comprehen­sive approach that combines technological development, effective regulation, and international cooperation, while simultaneously ensuring the independence of the national digital space.