02682nas a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001260000900042100002200051700002000073245008200093856006200175520229700237022001402534       2022                            d  c20221 aVinnytsia Ukraine1 aAndrii Pravdiuk00aTHE STATE AND CURRENT ISSUES OF LEGAL REGULATION OF CYBER SECURITY IN UKRAINE  uhttp://socrates.vsau.org/repository/getfile.php/31305.pdf3 aThe article studies urgent issues of the legal regulation of cyber security in Ukraine in view of current challenges. It is stated that under conditions of intensification of cyberattacks on the information and telecommunication systems of the state authorities of Ukraine, computer networks need reliable protection. It was determined that cyberattack and cyberterrorism are negative phenomena that cause social crises, so research and analysis of Ukrainian legislation on cybersecurity is extremely important and necessary. Due to the rapid growth of cyber risks and cyber threats, it is important to monitor the current state of cybersecurity in our country, highlight the main problems of building a national cyber defense system and identify areas for their solution. This requires an analysis of the measures that have been implemented in the field of protection of computer and telecommunications networks from cyberattacks, as well as the definition of measures needed to be implemented to create conditions for the safe operation of cyberspace. The study reveals significant political, economic and social efforts aimed to strengthen cyber resilience, which the state is making to develop national cybersecurity capabilities. Considering the purpose and objectives of the scientific article, the authors have studied in detail the legal aspect. As a result of scientific research, it has been established that the legal regulation of cyber security in Ukraine is carried out by normative acts of various legal force: the Constitution of Ukraine, laws and regulations of Ukraine. The Constitution of Ukraine contains initial provisions on the organization of security of both the national cyberspace as a whole and the virtual space of public authorities of Ukraine, which are reflected in the laws as well as normative and legal regulations of Ukraine. Analysis of the current legislation in the field of cyber security has revealed some of its imperfections. It has been found that effective cybersecurity needs to be addressed comprehensively and requires coordinated action at the national, regional and international levels to prevent, prepare, and respond to the incidents by the government, the private sector and civil society. © 2022, Berostav Druzstvo. All rights reserved.  a2336-5439