Formation of the modern paradigm of information security of the national economy: theoretical basis

The rapid transition to digital technologies contributes to the acceleration of the processes of digitization of the development of the ecosystem. This is due to the use of large databases, blockchain, hybrid (combination of online and offline) forms of work, the formation of digital platforms and national information infrastructure, the activation of electronic commerce, etc. However, this, in turn, leads to the appearance of information security threats and risks, including the absence of a comprehensive state information policy, information leakage, use of unlicensed software, data loss due to spyware, cybercrime (phishing, form jacking, cryptojacking), cyberattacks, cyber wars, cyber terrorism. Therefore, the article theoretically substantiates the need for the formation of a qualitatively new paradigm of information security of the national economy, taking into account modern global challenges and threats. On the basis of methods of grouping and classification, the approaches to the interpretation of “information security” proposed by various scientific schools are conditionally systematized, according to the following groups: the state of security; field of activity; guarantee system; the property of functioning; function of the state; public relations; threat and danger management process. An author's approach to formulating the meaning of the term “information security of the national economy” is proposed, the novelty of which is that this definition is based on a comprehensive approach and reflects the continuous process of managing information flows of resources with the aim of increasing competitiveness, ensuring balanced sustainable development of the national economy and economic security of the state. It has been proven that in order to form a qualitatively new paradigm of information security of the national economy and its effective implementation, it is advisable to develop an organizational and economic mechanism, the essence of which is a set of principles, tools, functions, methods and means aimed at reducing the level of cyber risks, costs of managing information flows and implementation of digital technologies and software. A structural and logical diagram of the formation of a modern paradigm of information security in the national economy of Ukraine has been built. On the basis of the analysis of the current legislation, it was established that at the moment, due attention has not been paid to ensuring information security in the system of the national economy of Ukraine under the conditions of Industry 4.0. In this regard, it is proposed to introduce changes and additions to the laws of Ukraine “On the national security of Ukraine”, “On the basic principles of ensuring cyber security of Ukraine”, “On stimulating the development of the digital economy in Ukraine”; National security strategies of Ukraine; Cybersecurity strategies of Ukraine in terms of creating appropriate institutional conditions to ensure information security of the national economy in the context of the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies. It has been established that it is expedient to develop and approve the Concept of the Development of the Digital Economy and Society of Ukraine for 2023-2027, in which to define the mechanisms for ensuring the information security of the state in the context of digital transformations, as well as to approve the Action Plan for its implementation. It is proposed to develop the Information Security Strategy for the national economy of Ukraine for the period up to 2035 under the conditions of Industry 4.0. Further directions of research consist in the theoretical substantiation and development of practical recommendations for the formation of a fundamentally new concept of economic security of the state as an important component of the strategy of the post-war development of the national economy of Ukraine.