This study empirically analyzed the level of digital literacy and the formation of cybersecurity skills among future primary school teachers, as well as their interrelationship. The research was conducted among 1st–4th year students of the educational program 6B01303 – Primary Education Pedagogy and Methodology at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University. Data collected through a questionnaire survey were processed using the JASP 0.95.2 statistical software. A Likert scale consisting of 10 items on digital literacy and 25 items on cybersecurity was applied. The results showed that students’ level of digital literacy was above average (M = 32.10), while their cybersecurity skills were at a heterogeneous level (M = 104.0). Pearson’s correlation revealed a very strong positive relationship between the two variables (r = 0.915, p < .001). This indicates that as students’ digital literacy increases, their cybersecurity skills also improve. The findings are consistent with international literature and confirm the importance of fostering a digital safety culture in the field of primary education. It is recommended to introduce a course on “Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity” in teacher training programs and to use practical exercises and interactive teaching methods. The limitations of the study include the small sample size and restriction to a single region. The need for broader-scale research in the future was also identified.