Information security as part of Poland’s security

Abstract

Dynamic advances in technology as well as information and communication entail many new threats to the functioning of the Polish state, its citizens, as well as to the international community. These are mainly the dangers of using information networks and information systems. For this reason, particular importance is given to ensuring information security which combines procedures and tools for the protection of classified information, data and network systems. Information security has now become one of the most sensitive trans-sectoral areas of national security, having an impact on the efficiency of Poland’s entire security system. This is about information security, ICT security and cybersecurity. The paper aims to analyse the issue of information security as part of the security area of the Republic of Poland. The issue was raised because of its importance and topicality, as recently there has been an increase in cyber-terrorist activity and a growing number of media reports on attacks on information systems, targeting the critical infrastructure of states. Information security risks pose a real threat and loss of information can lead to a violation of the vital interests of various entities and a compromise of people’s safety and fundamental values of social life.