Introduction to the social significance and historical development of information security. General framework of social aspects of information systems and networks. Intellectual property and legal protection of copyright in cyberspace. General concepts and regulatory framework of information security. Information security development strategy, international regulatory and institutional framework of information security. European legal and institutional framework for regulating information security (the most important directives and standards). The national information security regulatory framework, the law on information security and its implementation. By-laws, decrees, regulations, standards. National institutional structure - Center for the Security of ICT Systems, Office for Information Technology and Electronic Administration. Cooperation of the public and private sectors in the field of information security. Misuse of information technologies and cyber-crime.