STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS SYSTEM SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of forming an effective security management strategy for business systems under digital transformation. Modern business systems function as open socio-technical systems integrated with cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, Big Data, and IoT, significantly expanding operational risks and threats. The study substantiates a necessary transition from traditional information security toward comprehensive enterprise economic security, encompassing financial stability, asset protection, reputation, and competitiveness.
The theoretical basis for strategy formulation includes systemic, risk-oriented, and integrative approaches, combining classical systems theory and economic security with international frameworks, particularly the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Additionally, the study emphasizes the growing role of the Zero Trust model as a fundamental principle for securing blurred organizational digital boundaries.
The strategic methodology involves a stepwise process: system diagnosis, risk identification, target security modeling, action programming with defined KPIs, implementation, monitoring, and adaptive adjustment. The paper demonstrates the feasibility of leveraging modern tools, including AI technologies, big data analytics, real-time monitoring systems, and principles of adaptive security and resilience.
Particular attention is paid to the Ukrainian digitalization experience, demonstrating high implementation levels of «Security by Design» principles across public and private sectors. Ultimately, an effective security management strategy serves not only as a protective mechanism but also as a critical determinant for increasing stakeholder trust and ensuring sustainable enterprise development.