Information Security in the Context of National Security: Legal Mechanisms for Protecting State Information Resources

Abstract. The purpose of the article is to analyze the mechanisms of ensuring information security in Ukraine, including legal, technical, organizational, preventive, control, and sanction components. Special attention is paid to identifying the strengths and weaknesses of these mechanisms in the context of modern information challenges. The article identifies the main elements of information security mechanisms, their functions, and interconnections. The legal mechanism provides a regulatory framework but contains outdated provisions requiring updates. The technical mechanism formsthe technological basis ofsecurity butsuffers from insufficient modernization. The organizational and legal mechanism focuses on coordinating state bodies’ actions, but poor communication with the private sector limits its effectiveness. The control mechanism ensures monitoring compliance with security standards, yet technical and staffing deficiencies remain a challenge. Preventive measures, including personnel training and public awareness, are underdeveloped. The sanction mechanism establishes legal accountability, but its practical implementation faces significant challenges. A comprehensive approach is to evaluate the effectiveness of information security mechanisms has been developed, to consider their structural interaction and functional interconnections. Special attention is given to integrating various components of the system, including legal, technical, and organizational mechanisms, to ensure their coordinated functioning. Recommendations have been proposed for modernizing the existing mechanisms by implementing advanced technologies, updating the regulatory framework, and aligning with international standards. Additionally, the need to enhance coordination between state authorities and the private sector in the field of cybersecurity has been substantiated. The study’s findings can be used to improve the national information security system, develop new strategic documents, and implement innovative technologies in the field of information protection. Keywords: іnformation security, mechanisms, legal protection, cybersecurity, control measures, sanction mechanism, preventive measures.