Why She Made the List
Ukraine has faced sustained cyber attacks from Russian state-linked actors since the beginning of the war in 2022, making cyber defence a central pillar of national security.
Tkachuk’s leadership in coordinating digital security across government and industry has helped strengthen Ukraine’s resilience against cyber warfare and contributed to international cooperation on cyber defence.
Summary Bio
Natalia Tkachuk is Head of Cybersecurity Coordination in Ukraine, overseeing national cyber defence coordination across government agencies and critical infrastructure.