#126 A business perspective on Ukraine. What does FS Group do?

Hello listeners! 

In the 126th episode of "Good Morning BSS World," we connect with Odessa, Ukraine, to explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity with Serhii Yevchuk, CEO of FS Group. This episode, recorded in partnership with the IT Ukraine Association, dives deep into the current state and evolution of Ukraine’s IT sector, with a special focus on Odessa - a city recognized globally for both its business and tourism.

Serhii shares the journey of FS Group, an IT company established in 2012, now boasting almost 15 years of experience and a strong presence in Ukraine, the US, EU, and Asia. Despite international expansion, 90% of FS Group’s revenue still comes from Ukrainian clients. The company’s unique approach relies on strategic partnerships abroad, rather than opening foreign offices, allowing them to deliver top-tier cybersecurity expertise globally.

We discuss FS Group’s core services, including digital forensics, incident response, security assessments, penetration testing, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring through their Security Operations Center. Their subscription-based model, especially the IRT (Incident Response Team) service, is tailored for both local and international markets.

Serhii highlights the increasing threat landscape, with Ukraine facing over 400 critical cyberattacks per month—most driven by social engineering and phishing. He emphasizes the necessity for robust cybersecurity across all industries, noting significant demand from banks, telecoms, retail, and the public sector.  

Key points of the podcast:

• Ukrainian IT companies are expanding internationally, with a strong focus on entering new markets to drive growth.
• The cybersecurity sector is rapidly growing, with increasing demand for services like digital forensics, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• FS Group operates primarily on a subscription model, offering continuous cybersecurity support and monitoring to clients across various industries, including finance, telecom, and the public sector.

Links:
Serhii Yevchuk on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/serhiiyevchuk/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
FS Group web page - https://group-fs.com/
FS Group on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fsgroupinfosec/
IT Ukraine Association - https://itukraine.org.ua/en/home/
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