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NIS2 requirements impact on EU market entry costs
NIS2 compliance has become a financial filter for accessing the EU market. Planning compliance is essential to preserve export margins and successfully pass B2B...
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Serhiy Balashuk
Director, IQusion IT
A Ukrainian IT professional with over 30 years in Ukraine's IT industry. Serhiy Anatoliyovych Balashuk holds a specialized higher education degree and also graduated from the International Institute of Management (IMI), where he defended theses on business process management, business strategies, and management principles based on the Balanced Scorecard concept. Serhiy currently applies his professional skills and accumulated experience across numerous IT projects at IQusion IT, where he serves as Director. Mr. Balashuk is respected within the community of Ukrainian IT professionals, regularly taking part in international and nationwide professional events as a speaker and lecturer.
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Essential cyber incident response steps for the first 24 hours
An overview of the key cyberattack response stages in the first 24 hours, covering NIS2 compliance and preserving digital evidence for investigation....
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Why SIEM systems and certifications cannot guarantee total cybersecurity
An analysis of cybersecurity approaches: why formal compliance and SIEM deployment without operational changes fail to protect against real-world threats....
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Using the updated NIST CSF 2.0 for corporate cybersecurity
An overview of the NIST CSF 2.0 methodology: from conducting a gap analysis to implementing quick wins and building a long-term security roadmap....
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Recovering website SEO performance following a security breach
Practical recommendations for clearing spam pages from the search index after a website hack and configuring correct server HTTP responses....
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Implementing Zero Trust in small businesses on a budget
Implementing the Zero Trust concept for small businesses often seems like an unattainable luxury, associated with massive investments available only to industry...
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Using artificial intelligence for cybersecurity threat detection and compliance
In the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats, artificial intelligence in cybersecurity is becoming more than just a supporting tool; it is a critical t...
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New BCP standards and IT disaster recovery lessons from Ukraine
The full-scale aggression has become an unprecedented test for Ukraine's IT infrastructure, revealing both strengths and critical flaws in existing business con...
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Wartime retention strategies and IT employer branding in Ukraine
Effective employer branding for IT companies in Ukraine during the full-scale war has become not just an HR tool, but a strategic priority for preserving intell...
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Export opportunities for Ukrainian IT in UAE and Saudi Arabia
The Middle East IT market, specifically the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is currently showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world, becoming a magnet for......
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SaaS strategies for low-code business process automation in 2026
The digital transformation landscape continues to evolve rapidly, making low-code business process automation a key success factor for modern companies....
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Regulatory outlook and model selection for Diia.City in 2026
As 2026 approaches, marking the end of the current transition period, the Ukrainian IT sector is actively reviewing its development strategies. The Diia.City pr...
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Mobile security lessons from a Microsoft 365 vulnerability
An analysis of the Microsoft 365 vulnerability on Android and mobile security recommendations aligned with Zero Trust and NIS2 directive requirements....
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Investment perspectives on IT intellectual property in Ukraine
In the context of global competition and rapid technological development, IT intellectual property in Ukraine is becoming more than just a legal matter; it is a...