Importance of Cybersecurity Education to Reduce Risks in Academic Institutions

Abstract

Technology has become a fundamental part of current educational processes, which is why many academic institutions have adopted technological tools in order to improve teaching and learning practices. However, as digital dependence increases in the educational field, it becomes increasingly necessary to guarantee that the systems adopted are secure and protected against cyber threats, considering that academic institutions store a high amount of confidential information, from personal data of students to cutting-edge research, especially at higher levels. For this reason, it is vital that these institutions promote continuous education and training in cybersecurity, both for staff, students, and other members of the educational community. That is why this bibliographic review was developed with the objective of establishing the importance of cybersecurity education for the reduction and control of risks associated with computer attacks within academic institutions, considering the main risks they face, as well as the possible strategies that can be applied to avoid them.