Security studies: what we have learned and what remains to be discussed. The ICT dimension and education

Abstract

The paper is dedicated to discussion of arguments that were formulated in few years ago in several publications nationally and internationally and to enhance - or reshape - the suggestions offered on security studies in the light of new developments in ICT and thus new understandings and implications for education. Therefore, the paper is organized around two research questions. RQ1: Which of the previously valid arguments for shaping security studies stood up to the test of time? RQ2: What are new circumstances that must be taken into consideration? Methods of critical analysis and modeling and empiric study (online questionnaire) were employed for this study. Conclusions posit that technology (ICT) developments should be taken into consideration in security studies, it is concluded that education has an increasing role in the context because of the increasing need for developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social competencies.