Ensuring information security in the context of crisis management of the machine-building enterprises

The article deals with topical issues of interaction of crisis management and information technology. The authors noted that information security is exposed to various risks and threats. To resist these negative effects in the context of crisis management, machine-building enterprises should develop their own information security strategies. In the process of developing such a strategy, particular attention should be paid to the determination of the main factors, principles, objectives and strategic directions. At the same time, the main aim of the strategy is to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information for effective crisis management of the machine-building enterprises. Among the most significant reasons for the development of such an effective strategy the authors identified the information security threats, which are random in nature, or may be related to the intentional actions of people. The key strategic directions, necessary to ensure information security in the context of crisis management of machine-building enterprises are defined by authors. One of these directions is an organizational information security and another is engineering and technical support of an information security. Finally, it is concluded that the implementation of the proposed strategic directions of development will allow machine-building enterprises as possible to reduce material losses and maintain a competitive advantage and market position.