The article analyzes modern threats to the information security of military personnel in the area of a special military operation, including methods of social engineering and open-source cyber espionage. Based on the systematization of real incidents, regulatory analysis and international experience, comprehensive measures are proposed to protect personal data and counter cyber threats, from technical solutions and digital hygiene protocols to organizational and legal mechanisms. The results of the study are aimed at increasing the awareness of personnel, reducing the influence of the human factor as the main vulnerability and forming a stable information security system in the field. The developed recommendations can be used in the training of military personnel, the improvement of charters and the introduction of cybersecurity standards in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Keywords: information security, military personnel, special military operation, personal data, cyber threats, digital hygiene, social engineering, cyber intelligence, communications security, military cybersecurity