Global Security and Sustainable Business Development

Amid global sustainability difficulties and rising economic uncertainty, this book emphasizes the necessity for integrated strategies that harmonize security, sustainable development, and technological innovation. It helps create robust and transparent frameworks for organizations in dynamic contexts by utilizing advanced tools, including digital technologies, renewable energy systems, and strategic knowledge management. The book emphasizes actionable tactics that link global security with sustainable economic advancement.

The concepts in the book fundamentally rely on the utilization of digital technologies to improve security management and sustainability initiatives. Blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and predictive analytics are examined as essential instruments for maintaining operational resilience and adhering to regulatory requirements. Blockchain provides immutable data records that enhance transparency and trust within organizational ecosystems. This technology facilitates accurate tracking of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters, bolstering stakeholders’ trust in the organization’s sustainability assertions. Likewise, IoT devices gather real-time data on energy usage, emissions, and supply chain efficiency, facilitating proactive modifications that conform to sustainable development objectives.

The book underscores the strategic incorporation of renewable energy sources (RES) into security frameworks, establishing energy systems that are both sustainable and geopolitically stable. Organizations can diminish their reliance on non-renewable energy and enhance economic efficiency and long-term resilience by implementing solar, wind, and other renewable technologies. Improved energy security is essential for maintaining continuity during interruptions and facilitating the worldwide shift toward low-carbon economies. This component of the research demonstrates the relationship between energy sustainability and global security goals.

Justyna Żywiołek was born on December 24, 1986, in Częstochowa, Poland. She completed her master’s studies in the field of Metallurgy in 2010. In 2014, she defended her doctoral dissertation with honors in the field of management science, specializing in security science, entitled: "The Impact of Information Process Management on the Security of Knowledge Resources in the Enterprise", at the Faculty of Organization and Management of the Lodz University of Technology. Since January 2015, she has been working as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Management at the Technical University of Częstochowa. She is a respected researcher in Poland and abroad for her expertise in management issues: knowledge and information management and their security. She has published over 160 articles and is the author/co-author/editor of seven books. She actively participated in presenting research results at various international conferences. She deals with data protection, is an inspector of personal data protection, and is a leading ISO 27001:2018 auditor. Justyna Żywiołek holds a PhD Eng degree and is a Member of ICAA (Intellectual Capital Association) and EU-OSHA, as well as of organizations operating in Poland promoting information and knowledge security. Dr. Żywiołek serves several renowned scholarly journals as a Guest Editor or Editorial Board member. She is also a participant in multiple Erasmus+ teacher mobility programs in Slovenia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and France.

Joanna Myslinska-Wieprow (PhD), Doctor of Economic Sciences, is a research and teaching staff member at WSB Merito University in Wrocław, Poland, where she actively contributes to the delivery of undergraduate, master’s, and postgraduate programs. She is a member of the WSB DSW Merito Scientific Federation and a participant in international academic conferences, where she presents research findings and exchanges experiences with the scholarly community. She has many years of experience as a university lecturer and as a supervisor of business projects and master’s theses, providing students with substantive support and guidance in applying their knowledge in practice. She is a business trainer with hands-on experience. Her research interests focus on broadly understood finance, including personal, corporate, and public finance. She pays particular attention to investment issues, including sustainable investments that combine financial aspects with environmental and social challenges. She is the author of numerous scholarly articles and monographs in the field of economics and finance. A media expert at WSB Merito University, she is committed to actively promoting science and popularizing economics in the media. Drawing on both academic and practical experience, she actively contributes to shaping modern economic education that responds to the dynamically changing needs of the market and society.

Tomasz Smal was born on June 17, 1971, in Nowa Ruda. He completed his master’s studies in the field of maintenance of military vehicles in 1996. In 2000, he defended his DSc thesis in the field of mechanical science at the Military University of Technology in Warsaw, Poland, and in 2013, his habilitation thesis in the field of transportation at the University of Defense in Brno (Czech Republic). He has over 30 years of experience in the armed forces, including managerial and logistics positions. He participated in military operations abroad and worked in NATO structures. He implements scientific and educational projects and publishes in the areas of security and logistics. He has significant scientific and didactic achievements in the areas of machine construction and operation, transport, and safety. He is the author or co-author of over 200 scientific publications, including 11 monographs. He is a supervisor and reviewer of doctoral and master’s theses. He manages scientific and educational projects and is also a member of numerous scientific organizations, committees, and scientific councils of journals. He is the author of many expert opinions on the maintenance of army weapons and transportation systems. He cooperates with numerous research centers in Poland and abroad. He is also an advisor to logistics companies in Poland.