Areas of Interaction Between the Security Service of Ukraine and Other Entities in the Security and Defence Sector

Abstract

The article, based on the analysis of scientific views of scientists, argues that the directions of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with other entities of the security and defence sector are determined by such factors as: the goals and objectives of the activities of the Security Service of Ukraine and other entities of the security and defence sector. It is proposed to classify the relevant directions by the focus of actions and content. Methodology. The scientific research is based on a combination of general and special methods of scientific knowledge that comprise the methodology of the study. In particular, the method of documentary analysis, as well as the analytical method, was used to outline the areas of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with other entities of the security and defence sector, as well as to provide them with a meaningful description. Results. It has been established that the directions of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with other entities of the security and defence sector are determined by such factors as: the goals and objectives of the activities of the Security Service of Ukraine and other entities of the security and defence sector. It has been established that the directions of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with other entities of the security and defence sector should be characterised as defined by legal norms and the direction of joint actions and measures embodied in agreed forms and methods of activity of these entities, united by common tasks in the field of ensuring national security. It has been proved that the directions of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with other entities of the security and defence sector are subject to differentiation according to various criteria: 1) by the direction of actions: strategic direction (in particular, the development of the main goals and tasks of interaction) and operational (preparation and implementation of specific measures); 2) by content: a) informational (exchange of information taking into account the provisions of the legislation on restricted information, including the adoption of all necessary measures to preserve state secrets); organisational and advisory (holding joint meetings); b) operational (implementation of joint urgent measures to stop encroachments on interests protected by the Security Service of Ukraine and other entities of the security and defence sector); c) analytical (analysis of the causes of threats to national interests, ways of their emergence and overcoming); d) coordination (coordinated coordination of joint actions); e) educational (conducting joint exercises, exercises, trainings, etc.).