Information-Security Culture of Youth in Serbia

Younger populations are the most common Internet users, especially social networks, and as such are the most vulnerable target group for most forms of abuse. Therefore, a survey was conducted using a questionnaire, with the aim of determining their current knowledge and behavior on the Internet and their information and security culture. The research results should have the effect of raising the awareness of the end users about the need to protect data, information and knowledge.The research has shown the existence of inconsistencies between the acquired knowledge (awareness) of the information-security risks and behavior (information-security culture) of the respondents. The author believes that the causes of these inconsistencies lack of practical (applicable) knowledge and thinks that young people should be encouraged to be more active in acquiring a greater scope of knowledge, understanding and ability to cope with problems.