Enhancing Safety Awareness in Digital Education: A Real -World Strategy

The research investigates the level of cybersecurity awareness among students at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University during the distance learning period. A total of 517 participants from various academic levels—undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral—across different faculties were included in the survey. The findings indicate that, despite the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks globally, students possess limited knowledge regarding cybersecurity threats and their potential consequences. The study assessed their understanding through questions related to malware, password safety, and the security of social media platforms. Even though the digital era has made the internet an integral part of daily life, particularly during remote education, the results revealed that students generally lack sufficient awareness of cybersecurity practices. Based on the findings, the study recommends the implementation of cybersecurity training to reduce vulnerability to cyber threats and to enable students to navigate the internet more securely and effectively.