Information security provision in the defense sector of Ukraine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33405/2786-8613/2025/2/6/350776Keywords:
information security, hybrid warfare, cyber defense, critical infrastructure, cyber resilience, media literacyAbstract
Modern warfare increasingly unfolds in the information-psychological domain. Ukraine, facing prolonged hybrid aggression from Russia, confronts large-scale cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and attempts to undermine public trust in state institutions and societal unity. In response to these challenges, the role of information security has evolved into a key element of the state's defense policy and a crucial condition for its survival and development.
The article focuses on defining the role of information security within Ukraineʹs defense sector and its importance for protecting sovereignty and democratic institutions. It outlines the characteristics of current threats, including cyber sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, manipulation of public opinion, and discrediting campaigns against the Armed Forces and government bodies. In this context, traditional weaponry and defense structures remain vulnerable without robust protection of the information space, requiring modern technical solutions and coordinated efforts among all government institutions, civil society, and international partners.
The concept of cyber resilience is examined as the capacity of the state, institutions, and citizens to withstand threats and restore functionality after attacks. The experience of establishing integrated incident response centers, which combine resources from the public and private sectors to provide real-time monitoring and coordinated action, is analyzed. The article highlights the importance of interdisciplinary training for cybersecurity specialists and raising public media literacy, which enhances societal resistance to information influence.
In conclusion, information security amid hybrid warfare is presented not merely as a technical or organizational task but as a strategic component of national defense, encompassing political, social, and technological factors. Building an effective system of information security and cyber defense determines Ukraine’s success in countering modern threats and preserving statehood.
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