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Кибершпионаж в бизнес средите: предизвикателства и стратегии за защита
Cyber espionage in business environments: challenges and defense strategies

Author(s): Margarita Atanasova Mollova, Ivan Emanuilov Varbanov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Governance, Economic policy, Security and defense, Secret Service / Secret Police
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: cyber espionage; corporate security; cyber threats; intellectual property; cryptography; SIEM; social engineering; regulations; artificial intelligence; automation
Summary/Abstract: Cyber espionage is an increasing threat to business environments, affecting corporate security, intellectual property, and companies’ competitiveness. This report examines the main objectives and methods of cyber espionage, as well as the profiles of the attacking entities—both state and non-state actors. It analyzes the challenges businesses face in detecting and preventing such attacks, alongside technological and legal constraints. The report proposes defense strategies, including cyber intelligence, the use of cryptography, SIEM systems, and corporate security policies. Additionally, it explores the significance of international and national regulatory frameworks and future trends in the field, particularly the role of artificial intelligence and automation in cybersecurity.

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