DEVELOPMENT OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TO MODEL THE PROCESS OF INFORMATION WARFARE WITH INTERNAL CONFLICT

Abstract

The modern information society is experiencing rapid development of technologies and information flows, which opens up new opportunities for disseminating various types of information. The growing importance of the information sphere creates the need for effective information security strategies and regulation of these processes. This publication examines information warfare and conflicts in modern society. The article emphasises the importance of a deep understanding of information dissemination processes and developing adequate measures to ensure information security. The increasing influence and spread of harmful information creates the relevance of studying the mechanisms of information wars and conflicts in modern society. Modelling is considered a practical approach to analysing these processes. The article proposes several models that allow us to consider information warfare and conflicts in society, considering the impact of different types of information and the dynamics of its spread. These models are based on various parameters, such as external and internal recruitment coefficients, which determine the intensity of information influence and the propensity of individuals to perceive information. The study includes an analysis of information warfare in the context of competition between different types of information in society. In addition, the study considers the conflict model, which is described as a system where other actors compete for control over a common area of interest. A specular system of software tools has been developed to automate the calculations related to these models of information struggle and conflict. This system allows analysis of the dynamics of the spread of various types of information in the information processes of society. The use of research results and the use of a decision support system can contribute to the development of information security management strategies and the regulation of information processes in society. These tools will help to improve administration and ensure stability in the information environment, promoting the rational use of resources and reducing the risks associated with information wars and conflicts.