Education of Seniors in the Area of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a current and frequently discussed topic, which affects all members of society, although they may even not realize it. Many economically active people are interested in cybersecurity on their own initiative. It is connected mainly with their active use of technologies in their private lives. Due to information technologies we may encounter an entirely new type of social setting, which is reflected in seniors' lives. As the number of seniors has been growing and they long for being further educated and acquainted with new technologies also after their working age, it is necessary to provide them with adequate IT education. The paper includes the assessment of current situation in education of seniors in the Czech Republic. Education of seniors with the use of modem technologies is described in more detail. The final part of the paper includes proposals for easy and comprehensive education of seniors in the area of cybersecurity.