The impact of digital media on Egyptian national security (a descriptive study)

Digital media is one of the most prominent tools affecting Egyptian national security, as it plays a vital role in shaping public awareness and influencing social and political values ​​and beliefs. The danger of digital media is due to the fact that it is considered the most powerful means used to control and control the fate of countries and the minds of their people. It has come a long way in The field of mobilizing people and pushing them to participate in public and political life in particular, as it has transcended the news role of traditional media.

Digital media is a double-edged sword in the Egyptian national security equation, as it has opened the way for the spread of rumors and misleading information. Directed digital media campaigns, whether internal or external, contribute to influencing public opinion and creating political and social polarization, which increases the challenges facing decision-makers. Moreover, digital media platforms are used to launch psychological and misleading attacks aimed at undermining trust between citizens and state institutions. Despite these challenges, digital media provides opportunities to enhance national awareness and combat threats by using it as a tool to spread knowledge and promote the values ​​of unity and societal cohesion.