SECURITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

With the development of computerization, information and communication technologies (ICT) are rapidly penetrating in all areas of human life. The state of information security and security of information systems is at a relatively low level. Threats and risks related to ICT by relevance and severity of possible consequences are most often directed at the state level, somewhat less towards banks, insurance companies, marketing and other companies that have larger amounts of personal data of users. However, small businesses and individuals are also very often exposed to the attacks. The authors analyze the legal environment in the IT sector of the Slovak Republic. After introductory considerations, the paper analyzes the legal regulations of the European Union and, in particular, of the Slovak Republic. The accent was placed on the security standards of the information systems of Slovakia. After that, the technical norms of relevance to the security of information and communication technologies are discussed. The authors dealt with long-term issues of security and the spread of good practice in the protection of property, information and communication systems. The aim of this article is to present the standard security and information systems of the European Union. Based on the research carried out, the authors point out that the goal of the academic environment should be to continuously find solutions to the new and emerging challenges that arise every day. One of the most difficult tasks is the transfer of this new knowledge into the legal framework and technical standards.