Effectiveness of National Cyber Security: DEA analytics

Abstract

Introduction. Cyber security is a crucial determinant of the digital age, which is extremely important for both individuals and companies, enterprises, banks, and large and small businesses. A high level of national cyber security and the effectiveness of cyber protection systems guarantee the stability of the state’s economy. Therefore, a relevant and urgent issue today is a comprehensive assessment of the quality of national cyber security systems, which would guarantee the support of the state’s financial activities.

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to determine the maximum, most effective value of the national cyber security index of the countries of the world, divided into 8 clusters, taking into account both the rating value of the national cyber security index, as well as the features of cyber protection organization systems and procedures, ease of doing business, and the level of digital development.

Research methods: a bibliometric analysis of the application of DEA analysis tools using VOSviewer software, linear optimization using the Banker-Charnes-Cooper direct model and Frontier Analyst software, cluster analysis using Ward’s method and Statgraphics software.

Results. The effectiveness of the national cyber security of 97 countries of the world in 2021 was determined, reference countries with a high-quality national cyber security system were identified, and potential reserves for increasing the targeted value of the national cyber security index were identified.

Prospects. Further research will be aimed at the development of multivariate adaptive regression splines, MARS models to strengthen the financial cyber security of the country, and the creation of a road map for the development of an innovative system for countering the legalization of criminal proceeds and financial cyber protection.