Voenen Zhurnal 3-2023

Georgi Georgiev, Assist. Prof.
Rakovski National Defense College

Abstract: The report presents the results of a study of the periodicity of defence reviews (strategic reviews) over the last 30 years concerning the armed forces. The different durations of cycles in the defence planning have been established (by a systematic analysis) which predetermines deviations, delays or shortfalls in the development of the defence capabilities and armed forces. Refinement of the process in the direction of synchronization with the corresponding process in NATO will increase the efficiency and the timely development of interoperable forces.

Keywords: defence planning process; armed forces; periodicity; cyclicity; synchronization

Theory and Practice

Dr. Anton Mihaylov
Rakovski National Defence College

Abstract: The report examines a possible version of a model/ matrix for assessing the risk of espionage in a given organization. Various factors are reported and risk weights are proposed. When applying the matrix, it is possible to facilitate the general assessment of the security risk of a given organization, and in particular to support the investigation of espionage under Art. 104 of the Criminal Code. The utility of the proposed possible model would also be high for information security officers in various organizational units, according to the Law for the Protection of Classified Information.

Keywords: espionage; risk assessment; analysis; investigation

Colonel Kiril Grancharov
Rakovski National Defence College

Abstract: In times of high inflation, economic turmoil and limited resources, spending a public resource in the most efficient way is of utmost importance for the development and well-being of society. This paper proposes an innovative way to determine the estimated value of defense procurement by using the time value of money (future value).

Keywords: defence; governance; public procurement; estimated value; future value; efficacy

Dr. Ivan Hristozov, Assoc. Prof.
Rakovski National Defence College
Dr. Veselina Aleksandrova, Assoc. Prof.
Rakovski National Defence College
Abstract: The report presents the possibilities of specialized simulation software for developing a model of a Computer Security Incident Response and Management Centre in the structures related to crisis management and response. Example views of the organizational relationships in such a centre have been developed using simulation software to create the views from the model.

Keywords: computer security incident response; simulation model; architectural approach; organizational relationships

Colonel Dr. Ivaylo Ignatov
Rakovski National Defence College

Abstract: The article summarizes the results of a research on the sources on the Internet from which users are most often informed about what is happening around them. The main purpose of the research itself is to determine what is the presence of the official institutions of Bulgaria in the global network, to what extent their information sites are ranked in the leading positions in the results of search engines and the reasons for the obtained results. Some conclusions and proposals are made in relation to the possibility of creating certain attitudes in society through the use of search engines on the Internet for tendentious, manipulative and incomplete presentation of information.

Keywords: information warfare; manipulated information; optimization; search engines

Dr. Niko Kukov
State Agency of National Security

Abstract: The report examines the need for a maritime control and surveillance system adequate to modern conditions, guaranteeing a high degree of security, as well as for appropriate training of the forces to perform the tasks related to this control. Under the conditions formed in recent years, the relevance is further strengthened by the specific geostrategic situation of the Black Sea, as well as by the growing potential danger of illegal arms trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal migration, trafficking of cultural and historical heritage and the risk of terrorist acts. At the same time, the current situation in the region, a result of the ongoing military conflict between the Black Sea states, requires the states to take timely actions in order to minimize the negative consequences and prevent future, similar processes and phenomena.

Keywords: monitoring; interaction; state structures; risk; prevention

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REFERENCES

GRIGOROV, M., 2021. Antiteroristichni operatsii – ponyatie i spetsifiki pri provezhdaneto im. Voenen zhurnal, vol. 128, no 1, pp. 77 – 86. ISSN 0861-7392 [in Bulgarian].

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LOMAZZI, L.; CADINI, F.; GIGLIO, M. & MANES, A., 2022. Vulnerability

assessment to projectiles: Approach definition and application to helicopter platforms.

Defence Technology, vol. 18, no 9, pp. 1523 – 1537. Available on: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.

dt.2021.09.001. [last viewed: 29 October 2022].

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REFERENCES

NEDYALKOV, D., 2022. 130 godini balgari v nebeto. Kratka istoria na balgarskata voenna aviatsia. Sofia: Prozorets. ISBN 9786192432300. [in Bulgarian].

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REFERENCES

YORDANOV, P., 2022. Izsledvane na riskovete za kibersigurnostta vav vaorazhenite sili na Bulgaria. In: Savremenni aspekti na sigurnostta –predizvikatelstva, podhodi, reshenia, pp. 357 – 366. Sofia: Izdatelstvo G.S. Rakovski. [in Bulgarian].

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