Economic Affairs
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue: 1

Analysis of the impact of cybersecurity on the stability of financial institutions

  • Author:
  • Volodymyr Polishchuk1,*, Nataliia Fedirko2, Dymytrii Grytsyshen3, Kyrylo Ohdanskyi4, Volodymyr Kotkovskyy5
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Published Online: Feb 18, 2025
  • Page Number: 707 to 714

1Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, Ukraine

2National Economy and Public Administration Department, Faculty of Economics and Management, Kyiv National Economic University Named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine

3Department of National Security, Public Management and Administration, Faculty of National Security, Law and International Relations, Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine

4Department of Economics and Economical Security, University of Customs and Finance, Dnipro, Ukraine

5Department of Socio-Political and Economic Disciplines, Kryvyi Rih Faculty of the National University “Odesa Law Academy”, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

*Corresponding author: polishchuk.volodymyr.20@proton.me (ORCID ID: 0009-0002-2642-9326)

Online published on 18 February, 2025.

Abstract

The issue of the impact of cybersecurity is a top priority for the functioning of a financial institution. Therefore, its provision becomes a priority in organizing the further activities of the institution itself. The article aims to analyze the current trends in ensuring the cybersecurity of financial institutions and its role in their functioning. The paper describes the theoretical foundations of the cyber protection concept. The authors also outline the specifics of cybersecurity and the leading technological solutions for achieving these goals. Special attention is paid to modern, innovative solutions to maintain the stability of financial institutions and the possibility of further development. An important area of research is the disclosure of the practical experience of information corporations in providing technical solutions to ensure the security of financial transactions and support the global financial system. The study presents the experience of Ukrainian financial institutions that use variable digital defense strategies and maintain their functionality based on an effective cybersecurity system in the context of a global military conflict. The results of the study include a detailed profile of effective practical solutions to ensure the stability of financial institutions based on the implementation of blockchain technologies. The authors pay attention to the issue of modern software, hardware, and management solutions to improve the quality of cybersecurity in the context of growing cyberattacks and digital threats to the stability of financial institutions. The research findings may be helpful for further analytical studies on the effectiveness of cybersecurity and the stability of financial institutions.

⓿ The modernization of financial institutions through digital technologies and cybersecurity measures is imperative for efficient management and user convenience, despite the escalating global challenges, especially in regions affected by geopolitical conflicts.

⓿ Ukrainian banks, facing the impact of the conflict in Ukraine, showcase the critical role of strategic cybersecurity measures, including geographic diversification, backup systems, proprietary software, and cloud integration, as essential factors in ensuring financial stability during times of crisis, offering valuable insights for global financial institutions.

Keywords

Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Data encryption, Banking institutions, Financial sector, Data centers, Digital protection