technologies were used in the experiment. In addition, testing methods (EETS and DigCompEdu Test) and

questionnaires were used. The following statistical methods were used in the study: correlation analysis, t-

test, i-square, Pearson correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney U-test, correlation analysis. Cronbach’s alpha was

used to assess the reliability of the instruments. Research findings show that cyber security training

significantly increased students’ knowledge of online safety strategies and digital threats. After receiving the

training, learners demonstrated an increased awareness of potential dangers and a greater willingness to take

precautions to protect their privacy and data when using the Internet. It was found that training using digital

technologies helps to increase the level of cyber security in the educational space. Further research may focus

on the impact of digital technologies on cybersecurity in the educational space. Investigating the effectiveness

the creation and use of qualitatively new

information. Its main role is supporting people’s

lives, society’s functioning, and the state as a

whole. Today, the global information environment

has a strong influence on a person, as a result of

Information socialization is defined as a

process in which an individual acquires knowledge,

values, and skills from the information space,

which helps him/her interact effectively in society.

This process takes place under the influence of new

institutions, such as the media and the Internet,

forming psychological attitudes and standards of

individual behavior, [1].

Adult education has several features and

differences from child education — the adults

Educational training refers to any systematic

actions carried out by people who have completed

the initial cycle of continuous education to improve

their knowledge, skills, and assessments, and

develop relationships with others to adequately

perform professional tasks, [2].

[3], conducted the research and proposed a

cyclic four-stage empirical model of the process of

learning and assimilation of new information by a

person. He found that people learn in one of four

Learning consists of repeated stages of “doing”

and “thinking”. This means that it is impossible to

learn something effectively just by reading about

the subject, studying the theory, or listening to

lectures (Figure 1, Appendix B).

The transition to the information society has

given rise to several problems, including separating

the individual from the outside world. The growing

volume of information affects all spheres of social

change in the status of corporeality, consciousness,

will, and personality within its scope, [4].

from the maximum possible number of threats and

influences with undesirable consequences, [5]. The

introduction of relevant legislative documents, the

creation of Internet portals for increasing the

information literacy of children in the field of

cybersecurity, the development of search services

that index safe children’s content and ensure the

protection of the young population from cyber

threats, the creation of information resources for

parents solve several tasks ensuring the

behavior and information consumption from an

environment. Learning the basics of cybersecurity

will enable schoolchildren to consciously approach

the issue of online security and help to prevent the

following risks: dangerous contacts, including

communication that can lead to sexual violence;

cyberbullying: harassment on the Internet,

humiliation, insults; access to illegal content;

encountering inaccurate information; impact on the

intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in the

organization of cyber security training. AI tools

allow you to enrich the knowledge base with new

data, information, and ideas, even when creating a

training program. Also, AI can help develop

individual learning trajectories based on the

analysis of students’ assimilation of already learned

material. The problem addressed in the study is the

strategies for ensuring security in the online

learning environment and strengthening protection

against cyber threats.

The research is aimed at studying and evaluating

the effectiveness of organizing training using

digital technologies to ensure cybersecurity in the

educational space. The article is aimed at

determining the optimal approaches and methods of

cybersecurity among participants in the educational

process.

applying pedagogical conditions for the

experimental group (EG).

3. Study of satisfaction with the educational

environment.

4. Finding the relationship between cybersecurity

competencies and satisfaction with the

educational environment.

A study by [7] examines the adequacy of

cybersecurity in higher education to the industry

needs. They analyze various aspects, including

curricula, and skills required for cybersecurity jobs,

and predict future trends. Researchers point to the

importance of providing higher education in the

cyber security field according to the laborlabor

market’s needs. The authors provide

recommendations on improving curricula and

courses to better meet the needs of the current

issues in these institutions. The study identifies

factors influencing cybersecurity education and

offers recommendations for increasing awareness

and improving security measures in the university

environment. The findings are useful for

developing cybersecurity education policies and

programs for HEIs in Africa.

The web resource of [12] defines and explains

cybersecurity. The resource covers various aspects

of cybersecurity, including threats and

overview of cybersecurity for a general audience,

including those with limited knowledge in the field.

Cisco’s online resource is valuable for those

seeking a basic understanding of cybersecurity and

its importance in the modern digital world.

Researcher in [13] explores the challenges of

cybercrime and cybersecurity in Africa. He

addresses these issues, including typical threats,

framework for studying the adequacy of

cybersecurity in higher education of politicians.

They analyze key aspects of cyber security policy

important transformations and areas in which

innovation is possible. The study presents

important findings about how digital technologies

are used in marketing campaigns and how they

affect companies.

The article [16] highlights the issue of the

traditional marketing business model and its

transformation into a digital form. In light of the

rapid development of the industry, the authors

consider how digital technologies affect company

educational institutions around the world, both in

developed and developing countries. Also, special

attention should be paid to the issue related to cyber

security in educational institutions around the

world, both in developed countries and in

developing countries.

the bachelor degree, at the Faculty of Pedagogical

Education. Students from 12 academic groups were

involved in the experimental work, which was

divided into an experimental group (EG) and a

control group (CG). All respondents were asked to

provide honest and impartial answers to the survey

questions. The research was conducted based on

the general norms and rules of ethics. All

respondents consented to processing their personal

group;

with a higher rank sum.

method used to determine the degree of relationship

the formula:

individual, gender equality, the absence of any

form of discrimination, and the principles of

validity, professionalism, and consistency of

conclusions. All pedagogical experiment stages

correspond to the research’s generally accepted

academic ethical norms. Research participants were

informed about the need to honestly answer the test

research results in the studies. This study employs

reliable and proven research methods and data

processing tools.

At the summative stage — before the start of the

research — the level of digital competencies of

EG and CG — are quite similar. In each of the four

levels (intuitive, reproductive, adaptive, and

creative), the average score in the CG group is

almost the same as in the EG group. A comparison

chart confirms this similarity in competence levels

between the two groups.

After conducting the test, no statistically

significant differences were found in the levels of

digital competence between the groups. This means

that the results do not provide sufficient grounds

responses to the cyber security questionnaire for the

CG and the EG at the end of the experiment.

The Mann-Whitney U-test and p-value analysis

(according to the Pearson correlation coefficient)

give grounds to conclude that the EG participants

demonstrate a significantly higher level of

cybersecurity competence than the CG participants.

This testifies to the effectiveness of the applied

educational methods and approaches in increasing

the level of digital security among the experiment

traditional methods used in the CG.

determining the attitudes of EG and CG students

toward the educational environment of HEIs. The

degree of students’ feeling of comfort is determined

with the help of EETS. Table 4 (Appendix B)

presents the obtained results.

the analysis of p-values according to the Pearson

correlation coefficient give grounds to conclude

Competence Scale scales. This testifies to the

effectiveness of the cyber security course

conducted with the EG students.

P-values for the t-test and chi-square are

interpreted differently. For the t-test, a p-value of

less than 0.05 is considered statistically significant,

indicating that there is a significant difference

between the two groups. For the chi-square test, a

are different methods for calculating effect size.

Still, in general, a larger effect size indicates a p-

value for the t-test of less than 0.05 for all five

the chi-square is small for all three EETS,

indicating that while there is a statistically

significant association, it is not very large. The

students (EG) who took a cybersecurity course

reported higher levels of trust in their peers, and

teachers and perceived fairness of rules compared

to the CG. They also felt a greater sense of

belonging to the institution and had a greater sense

of support from teachers.

The above indicates that the cyber security

Scale (EETS) and the corresponding questions of

the cyber security questionnaire showed a

statistically significant relationship in both the

experimental and control groups. But compared to

the control group (CG), the relationship is stronger

in the experimental group (EG). The obtained

results can be explained by the fact that the EG

participants completed a course on cyber security,

which improved their understanding of the

importance of the subject and helped them to form

claim that digital tools in education are not a

panacea but can only act as an additional tool that

strengthens the educational and methodological

framework.

Conducting cybersecurity training is of great

importance, according to [27]. These trainings help

make students aware of the threats and risks

associated with using information technology and

teach them appropriate protection strategies and

techniques. Moreover, they contribute to increasing

users of information technologies who are able to

successfully protect their personal information and

themselves on the Internet, [30].

The practical value of the research lies in the

fact that it can contribute to the improvement of the

educational process and increase the level of

knowledge of students in cyber security. In order to

prepare students for the responsible and safe use of

digital technologies, educational institutions can

use the research results as a basis for creating and

expand knowledge about the impact of educational

programs on the development of digital

competencies and the level of education in

cybersecurity among students, [31], [32]. The

obtained results can be used for further research in

this area, allowing us to expand and clarify our

ideas about effective learning methods and

improving cyber security in the educational space.

factors that may affect the reliability and objectivity

of the results. These include limitations in the

chosen research method. For example, using a

Given the intensity of technological development

and the growing popularity of the use of digital

platforms in the academic environment, it is

imperative to find effective strategies to strengthen

cyber security. The study found that the use of

digital technologies for the organization of learning

can significantly increase the level of cyber security

in the educational environment. Participation in

such trainings increases students’ and teachers’

improve and modernize the cyber security training

programs in higher educational institutions.

Students will benefit from this preparation for real

challenges in the digital world. A closer

examination of how digital technologies affect

cybersecurity in the educational environment

should be the focus of future research. Studying the

effectiveness of specific digital tools and programs

in training higher education students in cyber

security should become a priority area of training.

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