DigVel Team Completes Work on the Cybersecurity Resilience Standard forUkrainian Business

The DigVel team is proud to present the Cybersecurity Resilience Standard — a practical and accessible tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine on their path to achieving cyber resilience.

The Standard is designed to help companies systematically build protection against cyber threats, transforming security from a set of isolated actions into a manageable process, without complex certifications or excessive bureaucracy. This is achieved while addressing the current realities of Ukrainian business, such as limited resources and excessive workload on business owners and management.

Why This Issue is Becoming Critical

Ukrainian businesses operate under constant threats, including technical, financial, organizational, and military (war-related) risks. Cyber incidents — such as email compromise, loss of cloud access, or accounting software blockage — have, unfortunately, already become a part of the daily reality for many companies. Most SMEs lack dedicated security specialists, resulting in security decisions being made reactively.

This situation has created a pressing need for a structured, simple, and clear approach to building cyber resilience — one that can be implemented gradually, step-by-step, at the company’s own pace, and within the available resources.

What is the DigVel Cybersecurity Resilience Standard?

The Standard outlines four levels of maturity in the field of cyber protection, ranging from a basic understanding of risks to systemic security management. Each level includes a set of practical steps that help structure processes and evaluate progress.

• Level 1: Risk Awareness. Critical processes, assets, and main threats are defined. A basic risk register and initial control measures are established.
• Level 2: Operational Resilience. Response plans are developed for key risks, critical assets are protected, and basic incident response procedures are implemented.
• Level 3: Business Continuity Assurance. Security is integrated into core business processes. Rules for access, verification, and backup are established. Key business processes are protected from disruption.
• Level 4: Systematization and Audit Readiness. A complete risk management cycle is operational. Asset inventory is maintained, internal audits, external security testing, and monitoring are conducted.

How Does This Standard Differ from ISO or NIST?

Unlike international standards, the DigVel Cybersecurity Resilience Standard is tailored to the realities of Ukrainian SMEs:

• Limited budgets and human resources.
• The need for fast, practical solutions.
• The impact of military risks (war risks).

It is written in plain, accessible language, making it understandable without requiring a cybersecurity background. It is published in Ukrainian. Each item is accompanied by practical examples, such as policy templates, asset tables, and response scenarios.

The Standard can be implemented independently or with the support of DigVel specialists.

Who is This Document For?

• Department Heads, Operations Managers, IT Managers, and System Administrators who want to systematize security processes and alleviate the constant pressure of potential business or reputation loss due to cyber attacks.
• Companies that already cooperate or plan to cooperate with large clients who require verification of data protection levels.
• Growing organizations aiming to meet modern requirements for cyber resilience.

The document is open and free to use – Download Link.

What’s Next?

The DigVel team continues to develop the field of cyber resilience and supports companies in implementing the Standard. Next steps include the development of practical audit procedures and preparation for international certifications.

The DigVel Cybersecurity Resilience Standard is not “just another security document.” It is a simple and accessible way to make cyber protection an integral part of business management.

About DigVel

DigVel Cybersecurity is a Ukrainian company specializing in security assessment, penetration testing, and the implementation of cyber resilience practices for small and medium-sized businesses. The company strives to make security accessible, measurable, and effective.