DIGITAL HYGIENE AND INFORMATION SECURITY IN SCOPE OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

This publication outlines the main theoretical and methodological foundations of digital hygiene and information security for both teachers and students in the field of digital educational activities. In today's digital transformation of education, every participant in the educational process must be confident in the security of the platforms and methods of distance learning used by higher education institutions. Given the trend towards an increase in cyberattacks on the education sector, information protection is a critically important aspect of university activities. Students are the basis of the existence of teaching activities in higher education institutions, because without them the educational process is impossible, however, due to the significantly larger number of students compared to teachers, they are the most vulnerable to attacks and often become tools for the distribution of malicious software. The main targets of attackers remain teachers and administrative staff of higher education institutions, since it is they who have access to important data, educational process management systems, financial resources and scientific developments. Particular attention is paid to the issue of the availability of effective methods and means of ensuring digital hygiene and information security for both distance learning platforms and teaching and research activities. Failures or suspension of activities in this area can cause both significant financial and reputational losses for a higher education institution. Loss or compromise of scientific data can significantly affect the competitiveness of a university both at the national and international levels. In the context of modern digital threats, the implementation of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to ensure security and automate threat monitoring is important. The use of machine learning algorithms allows you to detect anomalous activity in educational systems, prevent potential attacks and respond promptly to incidents. The necessary steps are outlined for further in-depth study of this topic, including the development of new protection methods, systematic training of students and teachers on safe behavior in the digital environment, and expansion of the regulatory framework for effective information security management in the education sector.