ESTRATEGIAS DE PREVENCIÓN Y MITIGACIÓN DE DELITOS CIBERNÉTICOS PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES Y PROFESORES DEL INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNOLÓGICO TENA

Abstract

This paper addresses cybercrime prevention and mitigation strategies aimed at students and teachers of the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Tena, as well as the identification and prevention of common online scams. The problem investigated is the increase of cybercrimes due to the lack of digital culture in Ecuador. Through a field study that included surveys of a significant sample, it was determined that 31.8% of respondents have been victims of cybercrime and 9.5% of a family member has been a victim og cybercrime by adding the two percentages of those who were victims giving us a total of 41.3%, with account hacking and online scams being the most common. It was found that 58% of respondents identify suspicious links as sings of fraud, while 73.1% recommend sharing personal information with caution. In addition, 55.3% verify the source before clicking on links, and 28.8% change their password every six months. To mitigate these problems, an awareness plan was designed that includes workshops, educational materials and talks. The results indicated that the implementation of these strategies significantly improved the understanding of cybersecurity practices among participants, thus strengthening digital security and promoting a culture of responsibility in the use of technology. The findings emphasive the need for cybersecurity education and training strategies to create a more secure and resilient enviroment.