Abstract: The subject of this article is the problem of professional training of current and future employees of the Russian penitentiary enforcement system in the context of the digital transformation of the penitentiary system in the country and the world. The relevance of the stated topic is due to the fact that the current employees of the penal enforcement system have a low level of knowledge of information technologies. In addition, modern professional training of future personnel of the penitentiary system is carried out without the use of such information innovations as distance education technologies and digital security. The article examines the current level of information technology proficiency of current employees of the penitentiary system; describes the problems existing in the system of training future personnel when they receive education in institutions under the jurisdiction of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation, as well as in civilian universities training personnel in the field of "Jurisprudence", "Law Enforcement"; the problem of the lack of courses is considered improving the digital literacy of current employees of the penitentiary system; the experience of using distance learning technologies by foreign countries in the process of obtaining education by current employees who have the opportunity to improve their competence without interrupting their direct official duties; the possibility of applying foreign experience in the Russian penitentiary system was assessed. Along with general scientific methods, the authors also used special legal methods (system-analytical, comparative legal, statistical). The novelty of the research lies in the development of the main ways to solve the problems of professional training of employees of the penitentiary system within the framework of the digital transformation of the penitentiary system, providing for improving the training of existing employees, as well as introducing certain innovations in the training of future personnel of the penitentiary system. On the basis of the conducted research, difficulties were identified and opportunities for improving the modern professional training of future personnel, as well as current employees of the penitentiary enforcement system, contributing to the optimization of processes and improving the quality of the penitentiary system were identified. The best way to solve these problems will be the introduction of a mandatory requirement to improve the digital literacy of existing employees of the system. For institutions that train future personnel of the penitentiary system, it is necessary to introduce disciplines into the educational program aimed at obtaining practical skills in working with automated information systems used in the activities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation.

Abstract: The subject of this article is the problem of the introduction of distance learning technologies in the process of education by convicts in the context of digital transformation. The article examines the main normative legal acts regulating the right of convicts to education; characterizes the problems existing in the penitentiary system when convicts receive education; examines the experience of using distance learning technologies by foreign countries, evaluates the possibility of applying their experience in the Russian penitentiary system. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that the possibility of convicts receiving education in Russia applies only to certain categories of convicts, which is considered ineffective in the current conditions of humanization. In addition, remote technologies that have proven their worth and importance are practically not used in the modern penitentiary system, which is seen as a serious disadvantage and requires special attention. The main purpose of the study is to develop the possibilities and prospects for the implementation of the process of distance learning of convicts in Russia. Along with general scientific methods, the authors also used special legal methods (system-analytical, comparative legal, statistical) in the preparation of this article. Based on the conducted research, prospects have been identified that contribute to the successful introduction of distance learning technologies into the Russian penal system. The optimal way to solve the stated problems will be the legislative regulation of the possibility of obtaining education using distance learning technologies for all categories of convicts, as well as the development of effective programs and courses through which persons serving imprisonment could gain knowledge and master a particular profession.