DEFINITION AND ARCHITECTURE OF RISK MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE PUBLIC DEFENSE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31470/2786-6246-2026-15-6-13Keywords:
public management, risk management, risks, defense systems, risk management architecture, national securityAbstract
This article provides a systematic analysis of the definition and architecture of risk management within the structure of public defense governance. It is established that risk management in the defense sector is a systemic, multidimensional process that integrates regulatory, strategic, organizational-procedural, technological, and human resource components. It ensures the identification, assessment, planning, response, and control of risks that may affect the achievement of defense objectives and national security.
Conceptually, risk is viewed as the effect of uncertainty on organizational objectives, highlighting its dynamic nature. This implies that risk encompasses not only the probability of negative events but also the scale of potential impact, including possible positive outcomes. Such an understanding aligns with the international standard ISO 31000:2018 and forms the scientific basis for a systemic approach to risk management.
The architecture of risk management is a multi-layered and integrated system that includes: the regulatory framework and policies as a foundation defining legal boundaries, responsibilities, and procedures; the strategic level, which ensures the forecasting of risk scenarios and integration into strategic defense planning; the organizational-procedural level for implementing the risk management cycle through assessment and control methods; the technological and information level for operational monitoring, modeling, and decision support; and organizational culture and competencies that foster a risk-oriented mindset, personnel training, and effective inter-unit interaction.
The integration of all architectural levels ensures the consistency and effectiveness of risk management in the public defense sector. This approach not only mitigates potential threats but also increases the resilience of the defense system, its adaptability to environmental changes, and the optimization of state resources.
The key practical value of risk management in public defense governance lies in its proactive nature, which enables the state to forecast potential threats, make informed management decisions, and formulate preventive and corrective measures. This transforms risk management into a strategic tool for ensuring national security.
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