Wartime data evacuation: Data saved but at what cost?

Modern wars, as illustrated by the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have expanded the scope of national defense. In the past, this largely meant protecting a country’s territory from foreign invasion. Today, however, the notion of territory extends far beyond physical borders. Cyberspace has become a critical pillar of national security. Among emerging concerns, the protection of public data during wartime is increasingly becoming an issue that requires an urgent response from governments. These concerns were highlighted during a cybersecurity event held on Feb. 27 at the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, titled “The Evolving Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: Global Context and the DPRK.” During the discussions, one striking example was raised: Ukraine’s decision to transfer more than 15 petabytes of government data to the cloud infrastructure of Microsoft just seven days before Russia’s invasion. The goal was to prevent strategic information from falling into Russian hands should national infrastructure be compromised. Thanks to t

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