THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ENSURING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ENTERPRISES

Abstract

This article analyzes the significance of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the mechanisms for their effective use in ensuring the economic security of enterprises. Among the key structural components of economic security, information security holds a particularly important place. The article addresses the issues of protecting the enterprise's information environment, counteracting internal and external threats, managing information flows, and implementing legal, organizational, and software-technical measures to ensure security. Special attention is given to the types of modern ICT tools, their functional capabilities, and potential challenges that may arise during their implementation. Based on the analysis, the article provides recommendations for developing adaptive management systems, strategies for ensuring information security, and measures to enhance enterprise competitiveness.