Electronic communication in public administration and the issue of cybersecurity

<ns3:p>Taking into account the processes related to globalization, including the constant development of information and communication technologies, public administration has been obliged to ensure a high level of security in the provision of electronic services. Hence, the issue of cybersecurity is becoming more important for the proper management of public affairs and unrestricted communication within and outside the administration. The diverse nature of cyberthreats and their intensification forces changes in the field of cybersecurity policy.The aim of the article is to present the possibilities of using electronic means of communication in public administration, as well as the obligations of the administration in terms of ensuring security. The subject of the study refers to general and specific security and cybersecurity standards in electronic communications. The study will also raise the validity of classifying public administration entities as key entities under the NIS2 Directive.</ns3:p>