Information literacy in the digital transformation era as a key to security

the article discusses the current issues of ensuring information security in the context of the rapid digital transformation of society. The main focus is on the impact of information technologies on vulnerable groups of the population, such as young people and the elderly, who, due to their lack of information literacy and digital skills, are potential victims of destructive influences, including extremism, ideological manipulation, and online fraud. The article analyzes the current challenges and risks associated with the use of digital tools in the political and ideological spheres, as well as the role of the state in regulating and educating citizens. The importance of developing information and media literacy from an early age, implementing educational programs on information security, and increasing legal awareness as effective measures to counter modern information threats is emphasized.

information security, information literacy, digital transformation, online fraud, media literacy, government regulation, information technologies, ideological security, legal literacy