A STRATEGIC VIEW ON THE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN: RISK ANALYSIS AND CYBER THREATS

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the digitalization processes in the Republic of Kazakhstan with an emphasis on identifying and assessing the legal risks and threats associated with them. The research uses the method of foresight analysis, which allows not only to assess the current state of the country's digital infrastructure, but also to predict promising directions for its development in the future. The article focuses on the analysis of the legal aspects of digitalization, including legislative initiatives aimed at regulating the digital space, as well as cybersecurity issues. The authors identify the key risks associated with the growth of cybercrime, data leakage, violation of intellectual property rights and other threats that can significantly affect the success of the digital transformation process in Kazakhstan. The analysis of cybercrime issues includes phishing, fraud using information technology, as well as threats to the state's critically important digital infrastructure. The paper proposes strategies and recommendations to minimize the identified risks and threats, including improving legislation, developing cybersecurity technologies and improving information literacy of the population. They also discuss opportunities for cooperation at the international level in order to share experiences and best practices in the field of digital development and cybersecurity. The authors emphasize the importance of developing integrated approaches to managing digital development, which requires not only technological innovations, but also continuous improvement of the regulatory framework, as well as the formation of a culture of cybersecurity among both users of digital services and representatives of organizations providing these services.  

Key words: digital development, cybercrime, information and communication technologies (ICT), foresight analysis, cybersecurity, legal risks, minimization strategies.