Methodological and substantive features of training specialists for actions in conditions complex cyber influences

Abstract

The subject of the study is the methodological and substantive basis  of telecommunication systems cybersecurity and information security. The purpose of the article is to formulate the content and methodology of training specialists in cybersecurity to operate under  conditions of complex cyber factors. Results. Destructive cyber-impacts become more complex, systemic and complex, and are accompanied by chain and synergistic effects. Practice proves that the key to effective cyber security and the state's cyber defense is the availability of effective, adequate, implemented concepts, strategies, plans and programs, as well as organizational measures, modern high-quality equipment and especially trained specialists in the required quantity. Their presence needs further development of the methodology of their preparation. The article deals with cyber attacks on various objects of critical state infrastructure, as well as personnel specific training in the security sector and tactical level defense in high-tech areas directly related to the use of ICTs and management systems. The conclusion is that the proposed methodological and substantive foundations of cybersecurity education, which are the further development of the theoretical foundations and practices of cyber education, provide the opportunity to gradual and continuous development and maintain the competence of cybersecurity and cyber defense graduates to perform assignments under current and expected conditions.