Current issues in ensuring the economic security of regional transport infrastructure

Abstract

This article discusses the economic security of the region's transport system, the existing threats in this industry, and the solutions to neutralize them in today's conditions. The importance of studying this area of the regional economy lies in the fact that land, air, sea, and river transportation, in addition to their primary function of transportation, also contribute to improving the main regional economic indicators and the living conditions of citizens. At the same time, the growth of transport turnover and population movement inevitably leads to the consolidation and electronic saturation of logistics centers (hubs), which, in turn, is fraught with new risks and challenges that pose a threat to the economic activities of any individual constituent entity of the Russian Federation.

Ensuring the economic security of transport infrastructure is about protecting the country from potential turbulent factors that could harm the transportation industry. All components of the transportation architecture, including road networks, bridges, and flyovers, as well as air, sea, and river ports, must be maintained in a stable and functional state. Failure to do so could lead to transportation disruptions and unnecessary financial investments to address potential emergencies.

Innovative technologies can certainly increase the level of security, but they also create new challenges. The implementation of information and telecommunication traffic control systems requires protection against software attacks, as malfunctions in such equipment can lead to irreversible consequences. Effective regulatory and enforcement practices are essential to reduce the vulnerability of this economic activity.