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.[cite: 181]

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.[cite: 182]

Summary Bio

Natalia Tkachuk is Head of Cybersecurity Coordination in Ukraine, overseeing national cyber defence coordination across government agencies and critical infrastructure.[cite: 180]