Cybereducation and its Possibilities in the Context of Legal and Social Responsibility

Despite the rapid development of IT security systems, the number of crimes committed in cyberspace continues to rise. The adverse effects of being in cyberspace cause threats to mental, social and health life. Therefore, raising citizens’ awareness of cybercrime is essential. The article addresses the benefits and threats associated with legal responsibility in the context of combating cybercrime. Understanding the mechanisms for, among others, assessing security is the first step towards making rational decisions online. With the increasing risk of attacks that take advantage of imperfections in the human mind, it is the human factor that plays a decisive role in cybersecurity. Cybereducation uses theories of education and also impacts the quality of learning. It is not possible to deliver it effectively without digital resources. Besides legal responsibility, social and psychological relations, and theories of education, the author devotes much attention to modern information and communication technologies. He clearly outlines the introduction and characterises the most important concepts regarding cybereducation, pointing out legal responsibility and web threats, as well as the quality of education with the use of digital resources.