SWOT-ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF UKRAINE’S INFORMATION SECURITY

Abstract

The condition of the state information security is an extremely important issue for the information space of Ukraine and for the whole world, as of the constant hybrid threats range expansion. The purpose of the article is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Ukraine's information security, explore the existing threats, and identify opportunities for their further elimination. The study used SWOT-analysis - collectively considered the strengths and weaknesses of information warfare and security of our state, as well as highlighting all its existing opportunities and threats. In conclusion, it can be noted that the theoretical and methodological foundations of the study of Ukraine’s information security are considered in detail. The key concepts of information security, information warfare, information terrorism are singled out. The main directions of activity in the field of information security are covered, the main threats that cause violations of information security categories are analyzed. Types of information wars, their components, and types are analyzed. The purpose and tools of modern ways of realization of information or cyberterrorism are characterized.

It is noted that, unlike information warfare, infoterorism is characterized by inequality of the opposing parties, which forces the weak side to use such methods and means that could use the least effort to do the most harm to the other side of the conflict. Hence, we state that information protection is an important part of maintaining the overall national security of countries.