THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUNCTIONING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION SECURITY OF UKRAINE'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The author addresses the need to substantiate the theoretical foundations for the functioning and development of public administration in the sphere of information security of Ukraine's critical infrastructure. They establish that information security must be ensured through the involvement of all domestic stakeholders in the information relations sector. It should operate under conditions of effective cooperation between the state, civil society, the private sector, and individual citizens. The study identified that, at present, the regulatory and legal framework concerning the protection of critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine remains underdeveloped. The research highlighted the continuing relevance of examining information security issues pertaining to the nation's critical infrastructure. It is demonstrated that ensuring the information security of Ukraine constitutes one of the most vital state functions in maintaining national safety.