Estrategias de prevención frente a los ciberataques en la Unidad Educativa Luis Alfredo Noboa Icaza

Abstract

Cybersecurity threats are latent worldwide and computer attacks are the result of the existence of vulnerabilities in software, hardware and their computing environments. The objective of this study is to develop a set of prevention strategies in cybersecurity for its applicability in the Luis Alfredo Noboa Icaza Public Education Unit through the use of tools that allow the registration of solutions to computer insecurity. An empirical-analytical research methodology of quantitative cut and qualitative approach is used. The survey technique was used to collect data through Google Forms technology, a virtual platform that allows online surveys and tabulates the data at the end. A survey was applied to a random sample of 360 people belonging to the educational unit, including teachers, representatives (parents) and students using the varied Likert scale. This tool made it possible to analyze the options regarding the items raised in the surveys. The results indicated that it is possible to develop and apply a set of strategies to improve computer security in the educational community and that it is necessary to raise awareness of the importance of using these actions for the benefit of the institution.