UDC 37:004.946.5:316.772.5-049.5 CYBERSECURITY IN THE DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL SPACE
DOI : https://doi.org/10.51706/2707-3076-2025-12-2
Abstract
The article is devoted to the problem of ensuring cybersecurity. The purpose of the article is to analyze cybersecurity threats in the digital educational space in order to determine effective strategies for its protection using a comprehensive approach. The essence and purpose of cybersecurity in the digital educational space are determined. Cybersecurity in the digital educational space is defined as a set of measures aimed at protecting information, technologies and users who interact in the online education environment. The main goal of ensuring cybersecurity is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. The types of cybersecurity are outlined (network security, data security, cloud security, end device security, social engineering and cyber hygiene, protection against DDoS attacks, cryptographic protection, legal aspect of cybersecurity). An analysis of the main cyber threats was conducted: unauthorized access to educational platforms, phishing and social engineering, personal data leakage, cyberbullying, viruses and malware, DDoS attacks on educational services, software vulnerabilities. The essence of each threat was revealed, possible consequences and practical advice on preventing a cyber threat were outlined. Protection strategies in the digital educational space were identified. In particular: developing a cybersecurity policy, protecting accounts and access, teaching digital literacy and cyber hygiene, data encryption and secure storage of information, regular software updates, monitoring and responding to cyber threats, protecting against malware, countering cyberbullying and social engineering, protecting educational platforms from DDoS attacks, backing up important data. The comprehensive implementation of these strategies will help to significantly increase the level of security of the digital educational space and protect all its participants from cyber threats. Ensuring cybersecurity in the digital educational space is a necessary condition for the stable functioning of educational institutions and the protection of all participants in the educational process. A comprehensive approach to solving this problem will minimize risks and ensure the safe use of digital technologies in education.
