The current trends of regulatory support of institutional formation of cybertroops (cyber force): the experience of certain NATO countries

Abstract

The general trends of the institutional development of cybertroops (cyber forces) in certain NATO countries (Great Britain, the USA) are determined. Regulatory documents, devoted to the formation of cybertroops in these NATO member countries have been analyzed. The competence, powers and functional tasks of practical activities of cyber units are considered. The content and significance of the cognitive effect doctrine and the consequences of its use are outlined. The peculiarities of the use of cyber troops in the framework of conducting defensive and offensive cyber operations are summarized. The achievements and examples of successful activities of the cyber forces of Great Britain and the United States are detailed. On the basis of the generalization of positive foreign experience in the creation of cyber forces, the prospects of legislative support for the institutional formation of cyber forces in Ukraine are outlined.