The State Special Communications Service of Ukraine (SSSCIP, ), also known as Derzhspetszv'yazku (), is a specialized executive authority of which the key functions include provision of secure government communications, government courier service, information protection and cyber defense. The SSSCIP provides the country's leadership and core government institutions with reliable and secure communications, in both peacetime and wartime. Functions and responsibilities The SSSCIP of Ukraine is responsible for 95 functions & 16 different systems in such spheres. information security & cybersecurity cryptography, digital signature, security of electronic trust services protection of state information and classified information, CII government electronic communication state control The SSSCIP's role in the cybersecurity sphere: 1. Shaping and implementation of the National Cyber Defense Policy 2. Shaping and implementation of the national policy on protection of governmental information resources in cyberspace 3. Shaping and implementation of the national policy on cyber protection of critical information infrastructure 4. Coordination of cyber defense-related activities by cybersecurity actors 5. Introduction of operational and tactical cyber defense model 6. Taking organizational and technical measures for preventing, identifying of and responding to cyber incidents and cyberattacks as well as elimination of their consequences 7. Communicating cyber threats and appropriate methods of protection Agencies, enterprises and facilities as part of the SSSCIP Broadcasting, Radiocommunications & Television Concern The Broadcasting, Radiocommunications & Television Concern (), also known as the BRTC (), is a state-owned TV and radio relay and satellite broadcasting operator. The BRTC's infrastructure includes more than 500 antenna mast structures, more than 12 thousand km of radio relay lines, 2 powerful radio centers, a space communications station (SCS) and 2 earth transmitting stations. The Concern operates more than 400 radio and television transmitting stations. Headquarters and units of the State Courier Service Provide top-level courier and communications services to the President of Ukraine, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Prime Minister of Ukraine, public authorities, local self-government bodies, military administration bodies and other legal entities in accordance with the law. Institute of Special Communications and Information Protection The SSSCIP's educational institution training specialists in cybersecurity and information security. National Center for Operations and Technology Management of Telecommunications Networks In a time of war, coordinates the activities of mobile carriers and telecommunication providers and assumes administration of their networks. Ukrainian Special Systems state-owned enterprise Ensures confidential communication, creation of comprehensive information protection systems and regulatory examination; provides electronic confidential services and information resources