NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that the alliance will employ its full range of capabilities to deter, protect against, and counter cyber threats from Russia. This pledge comes as part of NATO’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collective defense mechanisms in the face of increasing cyber attacks attributed to Russian state actors.
The statement was released in response to recent cyber incidents that have raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and national security systems. Rutte emphasized the alliance’s commitment to cybersecurity as an integral part of its collective defense strategy, stating that NATO will continue to invest in advanced technologies and collaborative defense initiatives to safeguard member states.