| Language: | English | Abstract: | Increasing digitisation and society's dependence on information technologies has brought many benefits, but also increased cyber threats. Cybersecurity is becoming essential to ensure the security and functioning of states and their critical infrastructures. In this context, the armed forces are increasingly involved in the provision of cybersecurity. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the different national cybersecurity systems and the role of the armed forces within these systems. The objectives of the thesis are to examine in detail the key factors of cybersecurity, including governance and standards, capacity building and awareness raising, law and regulation, and cooperation, and to make proposals for improving cybersecurity in Slovenia. Key findings showed that cyberspace includes all connected information systems and networks. It is important to distinguish between information security, cyber security and cyber defence. Threats are constantly evolving and becoming more complex, and key threats include malicious attacks, unauthorised access, data destruction and disruption of services. The Armed Forces play a key role in protecting cyberspace by developing capabilities to detect, prevent and respond to cyber-attacks. A comparison of cyber security in Slovenia, Croatia, Latvia and Slovakia shows that the countries face similar challenges but with different approaches to responding to them. NATO and the EU have policies and strategies in place to strengthen cyber security, with NATO emphasising collective defence and cooperation between members, while the EU focuses on regulatory and investment measures. Suggestions for improvement include improving cybersecurity governance through the establishment of common standards and increased coordination between institutions, increasing investment in capabilities to detect and respond to cyber threats and raise awareness of cybersecurity, upgrading the cybersecurity legislative framework and ensuring its effective implementation, and strengthening cooperation between state institutions, the private sector and international partners. Digital transformation brings new opportunities but also increased cyber threats. Effective cybersecurity requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach involving both armed forces and civilian institutions. Improving capabilities, governance, regulatory frameworks and international cooperation is key to ensuring a secure digital space. | Keywords: | cyber security, digital transformation, armed forces, cyber threats |
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