Guía de prevención de riesgos de ciberseguridad derivado del uso del internet y las redes sociales en niños y adolescentes del cantón Cañar

Abstract

Access to the internet and social platforms has significantly increased among young people and children worldwide, mainly using smartphones and other portable devices. However, this access is not exempt from dangers, such as inappropriate content, cyberbullying, blackmail, among others. This document proposes the development of a cybersecurity prevention guide for minors in the Cañar canton. As part of this process, a survey was conducted on digital security and its impact on the children in various schools of the urban center of the Cañar canton. Subsequently, a risk assessment was carried out using the MAGERIT methodology, following each phase to determine the most critical aspects in terms of privacy and security for young people, in addition to identifying the main vulnerabilities and threats they face on a daily basis. The findings showed that these young people are highly susceptible to the risks of the web and social networks. Based on this, a cybersecurity prevention handbook was designed for parents and education professionals to enable children and adolescents to develop skills and knowledge to navigate safely. Keywords: cybersecurity, MAGERIT methodology, digital threats, social networks.