Keywords
state response
national security
threats
digitalization
cyber defense
mechanism
international cooperation
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Abstract
The article examines the mechanisms of state response to information challenges in the context of ensuring national security. The aim is to theoretically substantiate and analyze the mechanisms of state response to information challenges in the context of national security, as well as to identify areas for improving state policy in the field of information security. The study is aimed at finding ways to increase the effectiveness of state response to information threats by improving the regulatory, legal, organizational and communication mechanisms for ensuring information security in Ukraine. The study uses such methods as a systems approach; a comparative legal method; a structural and functional analysis, and a generalization method. The results of the study showed that the existing mechanisms of state response to information challenges do not function in a sufficiently coordinated manner, the regulatory and legal framework is partially outdated, and the level of information resilience of society remains low, which creates vulnerability of national security; at the same time, improving institutional structures, developing strategic communications, and strengthening international cooperation can significantly increase the effectiveness of countering information threats. The article analyzes the theoretical foundations of the concept of "information security" and determines its place in the national security system of the state. The typology of information challenges and threats affecting the national security of Ukraine in modern conditions is determined. The regulatory and legal framework for ensuring the information security of Ukraine is studied and its strengths and weaknesses are identified. Attention is focused on modern information challenges in the context of the national security of Ukraine, in particular, the transformation of the information space in the context of globalization and digitalization. The impact of social networks and the media space on information security is substantiated. To assess the effectiveness of existing state mechanisms of response to information challenges. The role of international cooperation in strengthening the state's ability to counter information threats is revealed. Problems and gaps in the implementation of the state information security policy have been identified. Proposals and recommendations have been developed to improve the mechanisms of state response to information challenges. A conceptual model of the mechanisms of state response to information challenges has been proposed. Future research should focus on improving institutional mechanisms of coordination between state bodies and integration with international structures.
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