National integrated system of regulatory and legal acts: reality and possibilities

This article examines the state of the functioning of websites of state authorities and local governments in Ukraine; legal regulation of their filling with information and their structure; the condition of the prerequisites for the creation of a national integrated system of legal acts in Ukraine; future prospects.

Cyber security as an important factor of ensuring the life of the domestic energy industry

The issue of cybersecurity of the domestic energy industry has been studied. The strategic principles of increasing the level of cyber resilience of communication and technological systems of energy industry enterprises are considered. The positive experience of the United States and the United Kingdom on the organizational and legal framework for preventing and minimizing encroachment on critical energy infrastructure is highlighted. The methodology of cyber threat analysis and risk assessment of cybersecurity violations of energy infrastructure facilities is detailed. The issue of cybersecurity of energy facilities and automated systems is generalized. The initiatives and directions of activity of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine for the purpose of development of cybersecurity of power systems are opened. The directions of the improvement to the formation of conceptual foundations for cybersecurity in the energy sector of Ukraine are identified.

Current issues of cyber threat risk assessment: analysis of foreign experience

The article considers topical issues of cyber threat risk assessment. It contains an analysis of the Law “On Basic Principles for providing of Cyber Security of Ukraine”, the Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine and other legislative acts for providing on cyber security. The main approaches to determining the assessment of cyber threats are considered. The best examples of foreign practice of cyber threat risk assessment are analyzed, the most effective national systems of their assessment are revealed. It is concluded that multi-level risk and threat assessment systems are most effective when the relevant analysis is conducted at both the national and regional and/or local levels.

Overview of novels of domestic legislation in the field of cyber security (on the example of the Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine for 2021 – 2025)

The provisions of the updated Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine are analyzed. The effectiveness of the Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine in 2016 has been determined. The issue of organizational and legal bases of cyber security is studied. The components of the national cyber security system are considered. The practical component of the Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine and the priority tasks of the security and defense sector are detailed. The strategic principles of cyber security in Japan are highlighted. The prospects of implementation of the Cyber Security Strategy of Ukraine in the conditions of modern geopolitical confrontation are generalized.

Implementation of state policy in the field of combating cyber crime: legislative aspect

The article substantiates the importance of universally recognized international principles in the field of international security. The scientific article outlines legal framework of international security law and grounds for increasing the number of basic principles of international law.

Organizational and legal framework of strengthening state capacities in the field of cyber defense

The issue of providing cyber defense has been detailed. Domestic strategic documents on cyber security and cyber defense are considered. The principles of implementation of the state military policy for the purpose of development of cyber defense potential are fixed. Prospects for the formation of cyber troops in Ukraine are outlined. NATO's approach to the concept and features of cyber defense is revealed. The Turkish experience of providing state cyber defense is highlighted. The prospects of improving the cyber defense potential of our country are identified, taking into account the effective achievements of foreign experience.

Ambivalence of the functioning of public authorities in Ukraine

This article examines the issue of such a phenomenon as “ambivalence”, which is a modern negative phenomenon in the functioning of public authorities, as well as a corresponding obstacle in the development of Ukraine as a democratic, economically developed country that seeks to join the cohort of developed countries in Europe. The reasons for the occurrence of this phenomenon are analyzed and specific examples are given in the modern life of the Ukrainian society. Conclusions are made about the ways to overcome this negative phenomenon.

Establishment and development of legal regulation of turnover of virtual assets

Problematic issues of functioning and further development of the market of virtual assets in Ukraine are outlined. Historical aspects of legal regulation of cryptocurrency circulation both in Ukraine and abroad are researched. The principles of development of the market of virtual assets in Ukraine are determined. Globally threatening trends in the use of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies have been identified. Legislative initiatives of some countries in the world to create national digital currencies are detailed. The threats and risks of using cryptocurrencies worldwide have been specified. The global trends in the development and use of virtual assets, in particular cryptocurrencies are outlined. The directions of the improvements of the legislative support for the circulation of virtual assets in Ukraine have been identified.

The original sources of the idea of human rights and freedoms: from Ancient times to the Renaissance.

The article describes that the idea of human rights has ancient roots and is intertwined with the pre-modern doctrines of natural law of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It is argued that in the context of the historical formation of the ideas of legal regulation of social relations, human rights and freedoms, there are certain connection, logic of succession and the moment of development. The main concepts of the theory of human rights and freedoms are revealed: human, state, right, law. Keywords: human rights, freedom, justice, society, state.

The current threatening trends in the use of Telegram channels to the damage of state interests

The principles, conditions and features of Telegram messenger operation are revealed. The state interests in the information sphere in the conditions of spreading of social Internet services and Telegram channels are defined. The tendencies of using anonymous messengers, especially pro-Russian Telegram channels, are outlined. Ukraine’s rating of resilience to Russian misinformation has been determined. The possibilities of Telegram channels for manipulating public opinion and spreading misinformation are detailed. Threats of the functioning of anonymous Telegram channels in Ukraine have been identified. The state’s achievements in blocking banned content are highlighted. The directions of the improvement of the level of media literacy and digital awareness of the population are summarized. The necessity of legislative regulation of the Telegram channel activity in Ukraine is substantiated.