ПРАВОВІ АСПЕКТИ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ З МЕТОЮ ПРОТИДІЇ ЗЛОЧИННОСТІ

Abstract

The article is a study of current aspects of information security in the context of combating crime. It is noted that the problem of protection of information and information systems is now one of the most pressing in Ukraine and in the world. New opportunities provided by information technologies, their widespread use and accessibility make this area extremely attractive to criminals, and the dynamic development of telecommunications networks, the creation of numerous information resources and databases, the development of better devices create conditions that facilitate crime in this area, the number of which is increasing in Ukraine. An analysis of the definition of «information» and «information security» according to current regulations. The factors and main tasks of information security in the context of combating crime are identified. It is emphasized that cybercrime is not limited to crimes committed in the global information network, it applies to all types of crimes committed in the information and telecommunications sector, where information, information resources, information technology can be the subject of criminal encroachment, the environment in which offenses occur and means or an instrument of crime. The peculiarities of illegal actions in certain areas of society are demonstrated, in which the importance of information security in the context of combating crime is extremely relevant, namely: sale of drugs and psychotropic drugs, theft of money and money laundering, industrial espionage, suicide. It is noted that one of the main problems why information technology crimes have a low level of disclosure is that people lack special knowledge. Due to the fact that the rapid development of information technology methods of forensic examination of these objects require constant updating and refinement. It was also found that the state authorities are directly involved in solving issues related to information security. That is why, given the level and rate of growth of crime, society requires public authorities to respond adequately and ensure information security, including at the legislative level.