ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALISTS’ COMPETENCIES USING MATHEMATICAL METHODS

Author(s): Nechai A.A.

Rubric: Educational environment

DOI: 10.21777/2500-2112-2026-1-7-13

Release: 2026-1 (54)

Pages: 7-13

Keywords: information security, competency assessment, mathematical methods, analytic hierarchy process, fuzzy set theory, professional standards, competency models

Annotation: The article addresses the problem of objective competency assessment for information security specialists. The relevance is driven by a shortage of qualified personnel and the necessity to transition from subjective to formalized methods amidst digital transformation. The aim is the development and experimental testing of a methodology based on the application of mathematical methods—specifically, the Analytic Hierarchy Process and fuzzy set theory. The scientific novelty lies in the synthesis of a specialized process-result competency model with quantitative multi-criteria evaluation methods, which minimizes subjectivity and yields an integral numerical indicator of proficiency level. The methodological foundation comprised theoretical analysis, expert survey, and a pedagogical experiment involving the assessment of a group of specialists. The results demonstrate that the proposed mathematical toolkit provides not only comparative ranking of specialists but also precise diagnostics of individual deficits in their professional profile. This establishes a basis for constructing personalized develop- ment pathways. The practical significance of the research lies in the potential for implementing the methodology into processes of certification, career planning, and the forming of individual professional development programs within state and commercial structures.

Bibliography: Nechai A.A. ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALISTS’ COMPETENCIES USING MATHEMATICAL METHODS // Education Resources and Technologies. – 2026. – № 1 (54). – С. 7-13. doi: 10.21777/2500-2112-2026-1-7-13