INNOVATIVE AND INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL AS A STRATEGIC COMPONENT OF THE DEFENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE WORLD’S CYBER SPECIAL SERVICES

Abstract

The growth of cybercrime, the use of cyberterrorism tools in hybrid wars, and the need to develop a system for ensuring Ukraine’s cyber security in accordance with the defined strategic directions, taking into account the trends in the development of cyberspace, modern challenges and threats to its security, are extremely relevant in the context of the development of the information society. Military cybersecurity, also known as military cybersecurity or military cyber defense, was deployed to protect digital assets, communication networks, and IT infrastructure of military organizations and defense departments. The main goal of these processes is to protect vital military data to ensure the continuous execution of military operations. This includes protecting military networks from malicious threats and attacks, as well as ensuring the confidentiality, accuracy, and availability of critical military data. These systems also include procedures for creating and using tactics for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber incidents. These threats include state-sponsored cyberattacks, hacktivism, and operations conducted by cybercriminals. As a result of digital transformation, which has expanded the potential attack surface, military organizations are forced to invest in cybersecurity solutions that meet the stringent cybersecurity criteria set by governments and defense agencies. In the current climate of ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, cybersecurity has become a top priority for many countries. As such, these circumstances have increased the focus on cyber capabilities, both defensive and offensive. Investments in cybersecurity measures now protect defense-related technologies and software. The top priority is now to protect critical military infrastructure from cyberattacks. Military organizations are now coordinating cyber defense measures and sharing threat intelligence with the commercial sector and their international partners.