The role of information security in modern society. The importance of teaching students the basics of information security

the purpose of this study is to analyze the importance of information security in the world of information technology and to determine the importance of teaching students the basics of information security. Given that society is becoming dependent on digital technologies, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data is becoming very important for various fields. The article examines the threats to information security, the main tasks, the impact on the life of society, as well as determining the importance of students studying the basics of information security. By studying cyber threats used by hackers, we identify vulnerabilities that affect both individuals and organizations or government agencies. In addition, attention is paid to determining the importance of transferring knowledge in the field of information security to schoolchildren and introducing such lessons into the educational process on an ongoing basis. The results of a survey conducted among students of 2-4 courses of Mininsky University are presented. Ultimately, this work emphasizes that in a society dependent on digital solutions, a proactive approach to information security becomes a fundamental factor for the social stability of the entire population. It also determines that teaching students the basics of information security is of great importance for the development and formation of a personality.

information security, informatization, information space, information protection, threats, confidentiality, educational process, training