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Public Administration and National Cyber Defence Resilience
Public Administration and National Cyber Defence Resilience

Author(s): Miroslav Betuš, Ivanna Betušová
Subject(s): Governance, Public Administration, Security and defense, Politics and law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: Public administration; cybersecurity governance; national cyber defence; cyber resilience; national security; cyber threats; digital governance.

Summary/Abstract: Public administration has become a primary target of cyberattacks, positioning governmental institutions at the forefront of national cyber defence. Cybersecurity in the public sector is no longer solely a technical issue but a strategic component of national security, state resilience, and continuity of governance. This article analyses the role of public administration in strengthening national cyber defence and examines the strategic implications of the evolving cyber threat environment. The study is based on the analysis of cybersecurity governance frameworks, security policies, and contemporary cyber threats affecting public institutions. The article argues that effective cyber defence depends on integrating cybersecurity governance, institutional resilience, and strategic coordination across the public sector. The main contribution lies in linking public administration, cyber resilience, and national security within a unified analytical framework, thereby contributing to current debates on cybersecurity policy and state resilience in the digital era.

  • Issue Year: 26/2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 161-179
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English
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