Call for Papers: Submissions Open for the Monograph

Information security and information warfare in the context of media

Introduction and Context

The modern media landscape is currently characterized by the rapid development of digital technologies, which over the past decade have radically changed the mechanisms of information dissemination, control, and security, scaling and giving rise to new forms of information warfare. The convergence of traditional and digital media is one of the main reasons for the scaling and replacement of the nature of existing cyber threats. Those arising from the complexity of cyberattacks and the weaponization of information flows, which actualize the need for information security analysis in the context of the development of modern media. The intersection of media development and information warfare is particularly evident in the spread of disinformation campaigns, the use of algorithmic systems for targeted influence operations, and the emergence of hybrid threats that combine cyberattacks with narrative manipulation. These processes challenge national security and the sustainability of democracy and, in addition, require a critical reassessment of the regulatory framework, international norms, and technological safeguards (Ugbede et al., 2024). In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, media has been a key battleground. Given the growing trend of increasing the number of deepfakes and fake news stories to spread disinformation and undermine Ukraine's national security, the Ukrainian government and society have implemented numerous preventive measures, including the promotion of media literacy and fact-checking. In addition to promoting media literacy to identify manipulative tactics (Plazova et al., 2024), Terp & Breuer (2022) note the effectiveness of using new technologies, in particular tools such as the DISARM platform, to detect and neutralize disinformation. In addition, Cheishvili & Kostava (2024) emphasize the need to develop an international system of partnerships, to promote cybersecurity and counter disinformation.

Monographic Objective
The main monographic objective within the proposed thematic lines is a comprehensive scientific study of the multifaceted relationship between information security and the development of the media in the context of the scaling of modern information wars, which includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing the presented issues. The research results will concern such critical issues as the changing nature of cyber threats, the role of digital platforms in the spread of disinformation, the consequences of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity, and the effectiveness of legislative and institutional mechanisms in countering hybrid threats. The monographic articles will be aimed at advancing interdisciplinary knowledge, in particular those of an informational nature, in the context of developing strategies to protect the integrity of information spaces in the era of ubiquitous digital influence and the evolution of security threats.

Thematic lines:
This call for papers / monograph invites you to send proposals related mainly to the following lines of research:

• Evolution of Information Wars: History and Current Trends. This area explores the historical development and trends of information warfare, analyzing its key milestones, strategies, and technologies.

• The Role of Social Media in Modern Information Wars. This topic examines the impact of social media on public opinion, political stability, and national security, with a focus on the spread of propaganda, misinformation, and psychological operations in contemporary information conflicts.

• Mechanisms of Cyberattacks and Their Impact on National Security. This theme analyzes the technical and strategic aspects of cyberattacks, including their methods, actors, and implications for national security amid their increasing frequency.

• Protection of Personal Data and Confidential Information in the Digital Age. This topic explores the challenges and strategies for safeguarding personal data and confidential information against digital threats, addressing regulatory frameworks, technological solutions, and ethical dilemmas related to privacy and information security.

• Manipulation and Propaganda in New Media: Emerging Countermeasures. This research area investigates modern methods of manipulation and propaganda in digital media, including diplomacy, algorithmic bias, and coordinated disinformation campaigns, as well as resistance strategies and the development of countermeasures.

• International Norms and Legislation in the Field of Information Security. This topic provides an overview of the international norms and agreements governing information security, assessing their effectiveness, shortcomings, and efforts to establish legal frameworks for cybersecurity, digital rights, and cross-border cooperation.

• Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity and the Fight Against Misinformation. This theme addresses the use of AI technologies in cybersecurity and cyber defense, including automated fact-checking, misinformation prevention, and the ethical implications of AI in information warfare.

• Information Security in the Context of Hybrid Threats and Military Conflicts. This topic examines the relationship between information security and hybrid warfare, highlighting the role of cyber operations, psychological warfare, and media influence in modern conflicts.

• Training and Education of Information Security Specialists in the Age of Digital Threats. This research area analyzes the development of professional competencies in information security, including educational programs, teaching methodologies, and the necessary skill sets to combat cyber threats in an evolving digital landscape.

Keywords: information warfare, cybersecurity, disinformation, propaganda, digital threats, hybrid warfare, data protection.

Deadline: September 15th, 2025.

 

Coordinators:

Olena Makarchuk
Doctor of Science in Social Communications, Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5591-4545
Google Académico: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=OilYG_YAAAAJ&hl=ru
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57422472100&origin=recordpage
ResearcherGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Olena-Makarchuk
docente12345@ukr.net

 

Zoriana Buryk
Doctor of science of Public Administration, Professor, Department of Public Administration Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Pereyaslav, Ukraine.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4394-6766
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=fjI8asEAAAAJ&hl=uk
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57210978143&origin=recordpage
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zoriana-Buryk
nayka.pl4@gmail.com / z.burik@ukr.net

 

References:
Al-Suqri, M. N., &  Gillani, M. (2022). A comparative analysis of information and artificial intelligence toward national security. IEEE Access, 10, 64420-64434. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3183642
Cheishvili, T., &  Kostava, T. (2024). Information War - International Security Dilemma in the Modern World. Globalization and Business, 9(17), 98-101. https://doi.org/10.35945/gb.2024.17.008
Ekundayo, F., Atoyebi, I., Soyele, A., & Ogunwobi, E. (2024). Predictive Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence in Fintech Using Big Data and Machine Learning. Int J Res Publ Rev, 5(11), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7988894
Plazova, T., Kuz, O., Konnova, N., Korotkov, D., & Galushchenko, O. (2024). Information Warfare as an Instrument of Geopolitical Influence on Ukraine: Main Aspects and The State’s Response. International Journal of Religion. https://doi.org/10.61707/0g2yt516
Terp, S.-J., & Breuer, P. C. (2022). DISARM: a Framework for Analysis of Disinformation Campaigns. Conference on Cognitive and Computational Aspects of Situation Management, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1109/cogsima54611.2022.9830669
Kamruzzaman, M. M. (2022). Impact of social media on geopolitics and economic growth: mitigating the risks by developing artificial intelligence and cognitive computing tools. Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2022(1), 7988894. https://acortar.link/ufwszX
Ugbede, O. J., Aleke, S., Obiechina, L. I., Uzoechina, U. O., Ochechi, E. O., Ogbuyeme, J. N., ...  Atuchi, N. M. (2024). Role of Misinformation and Information Warfare in Public Health Emergencies. Global Research for New World Order, 5(1), 17-17. https://doi.org/10.59795/grnwo.v5i1.37
Usman, S. M. (2024). Pakistan in the Crosshairs and the Rising Stakes of Strategic Information Warfare. Journal of Research in Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.52015/jrss.12i1.235

 

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