Lasukov O. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE PERSONNEL TRAINING SYSTEM TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF SECURITY AND DEFENSE SECTOR AGENCIES

Lasukov O.
Head of the Department of Electronic Communications and Cybersecurity at the Cherkasy Institute of Fire Safety named after the Heroes of Chernobyl, National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine
ORCID: 0009-0006-4780-1202

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE PERSONNEL TRAINING SYSTEM TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF SECURITY AND DEFENSE SECTOR AGENCIES

DOI: 10.52363/passa-2024.2-33

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of digital transformation processes in the system of personnel training for cybersecurity in the security and defense sector bodies of Ukraine under conditions of hybrid threats and full-scale aggression. The relevance of the study is determined by the critical need for qualified cybersecurity specialists capable of countering modern cyber threats, and the necessity to modernize educational processes in accordance with the challenges of the digital era. The purpose of the work is to comprehensively analyze the features of digitalization of the educational process for training cybersecurity specialists and to substantiate strategic directions for improving the professional education system in the security sector. The article provides a theoretical analysis of the conceptual foundations of digital transformation of education, examines the specifics of implementing blended learning and online platforms in the personnel training system, and considers the challenges of integrating digital technologies into the educational process of specialized educational institutions. Particular attention is paid to analyzing the experience of adapting educational programs to martial law conditions and distance learning formats. The research results indicate the need for a systematic approach to education digitalization, which involves not only technological updates but also transformation of the methodological foundations of the educational process, development of digital competencies of teaching staff, and creation of modern infrastructure for practical training of specialists. The study conclusions contain recommendations regarding strategic priorities for developing the cybersecurity personnel training system in the context of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.

Key words: digital transformation, cybersecurity, personnel training, security and defense sector, blended learning, online platforms, digital competencies, distance education, virtual laboratories, professional education.

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