Business programme

Digital resources, federal TV channels, online media and other media assets are constantly being subjected to cyber attacks. The incident that occurred in May 2022 involving the national RuTube video-hosting site was the biggest in the history not only of this site, but of the entire Runet. The attempt at permanently destabilizing Russia’s biggest digital resource has put the issue of the cybersecurity of media assets on a par with such government objectives as protecting the country’s sovereignty, healthcare and education.
At the session, media company executives, government officials and representatives of the information security industry will discuss the lessons to be learnt by Russia for its secure digital future, the steps to be taken to create a centre of competence in cybersecurity in the media sphere, measures to strengthen the protection of citizens’ personal data, and the level of danger that such attacks present to business processes.

Moderator
Vadim Takmenev, Anchor, NTV Broadcasting Company

Vadim Takmenev

Anchor, NTV Broadcasting Company

Panellists
Denis Baranov, Chief Executive Officer, Positive Technologies
Alexander Zharov, Chief Executive Officer, Gazprom-Media Holding
Anton Ivanov, Director for Research and Development, Kaspersky Lab
Igor Lyapunov, Vice President for Information Security, Rostelecom
Tatyana Matveeva, Chief, Presidential Directorate for the Development of Information and Communication Technology and Communication Infrastructure
Ruslan Novikov, General Director, Argumenty I Facty

Denis Baranov

Chief Executive Officer, Positive Technologies

Alexander Zharov

Chief Executive Officer, Gazprom-Media Holding

Alexander Zharov was born on August 11, 1964 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. In 1987 he graduated from Chelyabinsk State Medical University, and worked in his specialty area from 1987 through 1996. From 1998 to 1999, he served as advisor to the Chairman of the Board of RIA Vesti. From 1999 to 2004, he was the press-secretary of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
In January 2004 he defended his thesis, titled “Promotion of a healthy lifestyle”. From 2004 to 2006, he was the assistant and later press-secretary to Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. In 2006 he graduated from the law faculty of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. From 2006 to 2007, he worked as the deputy general manager of the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK). From 2007 to 2008, he was the director of the press service, information and protocol department in the Russian Government. In 2008, he was appointed deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. On May 3, 2012, by decree of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin No. 702-p Alexander Zharov was appointed head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor). As of March 24, 2020, he is the CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding. Acting State Advisor of the Russian Federation, 1st Class. Awarded the Order of Honour, the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” IV degree, and the Order of Alexander Nevsky. He is proficient in English and French. Married, has six children.

Igor Lyapunov

Vice President for Information Security, Rostelecom

Founder, Member of the Board of Directors, CEO of Solar Group of Companies
Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC "ELVIS-PLUS"
Member of the Board of Directors of Digital Operator "Sirius"
Education:
1993-1999, Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering, Radio Engineering Department, diploma with honors, specialty "Computer-Aided Design Systems".
Professional path:
Works in IT since 1997.
Started his professional career in 1997 at "LANIT" as a system administrator. In 1999, headed the information security department, under his leadership the company developed services for the implementation of network security systems and anti-virus protection, protection of communication channels.
In 2005, he left "LANIT" to become Director of the Security Systems Department at "ISG" (Integrated Services Group).
Since 2008, he worked at the company "Infosystems Jet" and headed the Center of Information Security. His tasks included the development of the company's business in the field of building information security systems, promotion and sale of information security solutions, the construction and development of sales of services, organization and development of in-house development, as well as personnel management.
Since March 2015, he has headed "Solar Security", a Russian vendor that develops products and services for information security monitoring and management. In the first three years after its creation, the company has taken a leading position in most core segments of the market. In 2018, "Solar Security" became part of PJSC "Rostelecom" (it was renamed "Rostelecom Solar"), accumulating the entire commercial cybersecurity business.
Today, Igor Lyapunov is the Vice President of Information Security at PJSC "Rostelecom" and Head of "Rostelecom-Solar". Under the leadership of Igor Lyapunov, "Rostelecom-Solar" implements state-level projects to create a national cyber polygon, as well as a system of early detection and prevention of cyber threats. "Rostelecom-Solar" provides cybersecurity for major Russian companies, as well as ongoing activities to improve cyber literacy and support talent in the field of information security.

Ruslan Novikov

General Director, Argumenty I Facty

Born February 5, 1975, in Moscow
In 1997 graduated from the faculty of law of Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Ph.D. in Economics, MBA
Since 1997 has worked in banking, manufacturing, construction, trade and investment companies holding executive positions.
Has broad experience in company formation, leading companies to the top positions in the market, crisis management.
Entered the board of directors of "Argumenty i Fakty" in April 2014.
Was appointed as CEO of "Argumenty i Fakty" publishing house in December 2014.
Board member of GIPP - Guild of Press Publishers.
In 2016 was proclaimed laureate of the "Best Media manager of Russia 2016" National Award in Press nomination and Federal Press category.

Front row participants
Alexander Moiseev, Deputy General Director, Gazprom-Media Holding; General Director, Rutube
Nikolay Murashov, Deputy Director, National Computer Incident Response and Coordination Centre

Alexander Moiseev

Deputy General Director, Gazprom-Media Holding; General Director, Rutube

Nikolay Murashov

Deputy Director, National Computer Incident Response and Coordination Centre