DIGITALIZATION OF ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PROCESSES AS A TOOL OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Abstract

The article examines the process of digitalizing enterprise business processes as a tool for ensuring economic security. It  defines the primary objectives of digital transformation, including process automation, enhancing adaptability to crisis phenomena, and improving cybersecurity. The research highlights the necessity for enterprises to transition to digital models  of management, leveraging big data analysis, automation, and integration with Ukraine's digital economy to boost competitiveness and optimize costs. A comprehensive analysis of digital technologies' impact on optimizing costs, developing export potential, and integrating with the state digital infrastructure has been conducted. The study underscores the  importance of digital tools in enhancing resilience to external threats and creating new opportunities for economic development. Special attention is given to the role of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT in transforming technological processes, improving decision-making accuracy, and minimizing operational risks. The article also investigates the introduction of smart energy systems to increase energy efficiency and the implementation of digital communication channels for better interaction with partners and clients. The proposed organizational model of digitalizing enterprise business processesensures economic security and provides strategic advantages for enterprises under modern conditions. The model is designed to reduce operational and investment costs, optimize infrastructure maintenance, and enhance the technological process management structure. The findings reveal that digitalization not only facilitates sustainableeconomic development but also strengthens enterprises' positions in global markets. It opens pathways to new financing opportunities through digital banking services and crowdfunding while ensuring regulatory compliance and simplifying administrative processes. Furthermore, the digitalization of enterprise activities significantly enhances export potential by streamlining access to international markets through digital commerce platforms and electronic documentation.Overall, the study concludes that the implementation of digital tools at the enterprise level ensures stable and secure operation, fostering innovation, resilience, and long-term economic growth in the context of global digital transformation.