This article provides an extensive overview of the scientific-theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations of integrating cybersecurity elements into the Informatics curriculum of general education schools. In the context of growing digital transformation, developing students’ digital literacy has become one of the key priorities of the education system. The increasing need to enhance students’ skills for safe and responsible internet use further underscores the relevance of this topic. The article highlights the experiences of international organizations (UNESCO, OECD, UNICEF), the methodological approaches of leading countries in incorporating cybersecurity into school education, the normative and legal framework of Uzbekistan’s education system, as well as the outcomes of pilot experiments. Finally, a customized “Basic Module of Cybersecurity” adapted for Informatics lessons is proposed.

Cybersecurity, digital literacy, internet safety, phishing, social engineering, teaching methodology of Informatics, digital competence, cyberattack, antivirus, information security, digital pedagogy.

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