Information security communications strategy as a prerequisite to counteracting hybrid warfare: world experience

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4185/rlcs-2024-2134

Keywords:

cybersecurity, strategic communications, security, information, hybrid warfare

Abstract

The need for innovative tools to counter hybrid threats makes this study relevant. Professional cybersecurity can be proactive and prevent security threats; moreover, its combination with a professional communications strategy can serve as a countermeasure to hybrid warfare and enemy attacks. The article aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of the information security strategies of Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the European Union, determine the availability of communication strategies for cybersecurity in these countries, and suggest recommendations for developing or improving information security communications strategy. The study examines the current state of information security in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and the European Union. As a part of the study, the authors applied such methods as analysis, systematization, and comparison. The result of the study is the recommendations for the development of information security communications strategies.

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Author Biographies

Arailym Nussipova, International Educational Corporation

Doctor en Ciencias Sociales. Departamento de Kazakh-American University International Educational Corporation 050043, 28 Ryskulbekova Str., Almaty, República de Kazajstán.

arailym_nussipova@sci-academy.cc

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4112-1971

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57693920100

Gulzhan Khussainova, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University

Doctor en Filosofía y Profesor Asociado. Departamento de Disciplinas Sociales y Políticas K. Zhubanov Universidad Regional de Aktobe 030000, Avenida A.Moldagulova 34, Aktobe, República de Kazajstán.

gulzhan_khussainova@un-nyc.net

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8893-1517

Raushangul Kabilova, International Educational Corporation

Doctor en Filosofía y Profesor Asociado. Departamento de la Corporación Educativa Internacional de la Universidad Kazajo-Americana 050043, 28 Ryskulbekova Str., Almaty, República de Kazajstán.

raushangul_kabilova@sci-academy.cc

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8017-4868

Esenzhol Aliyarov, Association of Political Studies

Doctor en Ciencias Políticas y Profesor. Asociación de Estudios Políticos 500500, Avenida Abay 68/74, Almaty, República de Kazajstán.

esenzhol_aliyarov@pltch-sci.com

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4173-7100

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57579013900

Botakoz Nuralina, International Educational Corporation

Máster en ciencias humanitarias y profesor asistente. Departamento de la Universidad Kazajo-Americana Corporación Educativa Internacional 050043, 28 Ryskulbekova Str., Almaty, República de Kazajstán.

botakoz_nuralina@sci-academy.cc

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7634-522X

 

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Published

2023-11-22

How to Cite

Nussipova, Arailym, Gulzhan Khussainova, Raushangul Kabilova, Esenzhol Aliyarov, and Botakoz Nuralina. 2023. “Information security communications strategy as a prerequisite to counteracting hybrid warfare: world experience”. Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, no. 82 (November). https://doi.org/10.4185/rlcs-2024-2134.

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Communication, social justice and media reform