Russia without access to the internet? The question of the possibility of disconnecting the Russians access to the network “in special cases” will discuss on Monday, members of the Russian Security Council. The meeting will be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Special” situations include riots and protests in the country.
“The next week was planned several events with the participation of Russian high-ranking officials to be devoted to the Russian segment of the Internet in the event of an emergency. This subject will be discussed at the meeting of the Security Council of the Federation Russian 22 September, where it will be attended by President Vladimir Putin “- informs the Russian economic newspaper” Vedomosti “.
Russian media reported that the meeting is planned signing of multiple documents, which bring “the sovereignty of the Russian part of the Internet.” May, for example. Be introduced special mode network management in emergency situations, which provides the ability to detach Russia from the global network.
“Tests conducted by the Ministry of Communications showed that RuNet (Russian-language internet – ed.) Has weak points. Present are discussed steps to minimize risks, including complete disconnection of access to Internet outside of Russia “, – informs the newspaper.
“We’re not talking about a permanent disconnection of access to the international network. Russian operators will, however, have to make such a setting that will in the event of an emergency quick disconnect accesses in Russia to a global network” – writes the daily “Vedomosti”.
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Regional … read more » An “emergency situation” can be considered acts of war and mass protests in the country.
The newspaper reminds that in 2011, during the riots in Egypt, local authorities disconnected the internet and cellular networks throughout the country.
Another idea under consideration by the authorities, is to give you a domain administrator functions. Currently, this function is performed by the National Coordinating Centre for Domains Internet. It can take care of the Federal Agency of Communications (Rosswiaz ‘), which falls under the Russian Ministry of Communications.
“The point is to gain complete control over the domain naming Runet” – tells the newspaper.
Author: jj MTOM / Source: “Vedomosti”, lenta.ru
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