A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO FORMING MECHANISMS FOR INTEGRATING SECURITY COMPONENTS INTO THE GENERAL ENTERPRISE STRATEGY

Abstract

The article explores the transformation of enterprise security from a reactive function into a fundamental element of corporate strategy and a source of competitive advantage. In the context of global digitalization and geopolitical instability, particularly the ongoing military aggression in Ukraine, traditional security approaches have demonstrated significant limitations. The study substantiates a systemic approach to the formation of security mechanisms grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Contingency Theory. The author emphasizes that security assets—technologies, knowledge, and culture—should be treated as strategic resources that generate economic value and foster operational resilience.

The research provides a comparative analysis of enterprise system integration (ESI) patterns, proving that transitioning from point-to-point connections to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) reduces operational risks by up to 45% and increases change implementation speed by 25%. Special attention is paid to boards of directors' strategic oversight of cybersecurity through the SIDeARM (Strategic Intelligence and Decision-centric Adaptive Risk Management) model, which integrates business intelligence with predictive analytics.

The human factor is analyzed through the lens of Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT), highlighting that positive incentives and a "culture of error" are more effective than punitive measures. Financial security is addressed via digital economic forensics and blockchain integration, ensuring transaction transparency and anomaly detection. The article synthesizes the unique experience of Ukrainian enterprises post-2022, identifying key resilience factors: project-based management, cloud migration ("infrastructural entanglement"), and decentralized adaptive strategies. Statistical data confirms that integrated security components lead to a 76% improvement in overall operational stability. The findings suggest that for modern enterprises, security integration is a prerequisite for survival and sustainable recovery in a high-risk environment.