During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Aeroflot signed a strategic cooperation agreement on cybersecurity with BI.ZONE, a leading digital risk management company. Document was validated by the signatures of Deputy CEO for Information Technology and Information Security, Anton Matskevich and CEO of BI.ZONE, Dmitry Samartsev. The signing ceremony was attended by Herman Gref, President and Chairman of the Executive Board of PJSC Sberbank, and Sergey Alexandrovsky, CEO of PJSC Aeroflot.
Under the agreement, Aeroflot and BI.ZONE will collaborate on joint cybersecurity initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The cooperation aims to enhance digital resilience through a number of key initiatives:
- regular exchange of intelligence on emerging cyber threats;
- broader implementation of AI-based solutions to prevent cyberattacks and fraud;
- experience exchange to strengthen business processes against fraudulent use of the Aeroflot and BI.ZONE brands;
- joint efforts to reduce data leaks and protect employee accounts.
Anton Matskevich, deputy CEO for Information Technology and security at PJSC Aeroflot:
«This agreement with BI.ZONE marks an important step toward strengthening Aeroflot’s digital security. As our digital transformation continues, information security remains a top priority. Our goal is to protect the data of our customers and partners while ensuring the seamless and secure operation of all our digital systems.»
Dmitry Samartsev, CEO of BI.ZONE:
«According to Sber’s forecasts, by 2026, around 85% of all cyberattacks worldwide will involve AI. To stay ahead of these evolving threats, it's critical for companies to adopt AI-driven defense strategies. Our research shows that using AI can help detect and neutralize threats up to 40% faster. That’s why developing AI capabilities in cybersecurity is one of our main priorities. This approach enables us to respond with greater speed and precision—crucial factors in today’s cyber threat landscape.»
BI.ZONE is recognized for its deep expertise in cybersecurity and its commitment to helping businesses operate securely in the digital age. The cooperation with Aeroflot is expected to elevate the airline’s cybersecurity standards and ensure the robust protection of its digital infrastructure, reinforcing its position as Russia’s leading air carrier.
