Social psychology of security: state and prospects

The article reveals the relevance of the study of the security problem, its socio-psychological essence. At the same time, the difficulties that occur in defining the concept, structure, classification of various types of security are analyzed. The reliability of the national security system is connected with their overcoming. It is no coincidence that the most important task is to create a general theory of security. At the same time socially a psychological approach to understanding various types of security is an integral part of the general theory and practice of its provision. They complement each other. Without this, it is impossible to talk about effective practices for ensuring various types of security.