Journal of the National Research University Higher School of Economics

Against the backdrop of rapidly evolving technologies and increasingly complex communications networks, cybersecurity is becoming a key aspect of strategic planning. Protecting information, financial, reputational and other assets from increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks depends on the ability to develop and continually update a comprehensive, proactive approach that takes into account a wide range of factors. The state of national cybersecurity has become one of the key indicators of the level of development along with «classic» indicators (GDP, etc.). The recently emerged research area of «cybersecurity economics» is constantly being enriched with new knowledge and approaches.The article analyzes the risks to the cybersecurity system at different levels and the main measures to strengthen it, and assesses the dynamics of management trends. Key competencies relevant for professionals in this field are outlined.