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Toward a University CSIRT: Analysis of Best Practices and Proposal of a Hybrid Model for Educational Institutions

  • Nelson Salgado-Reyes
  • , Jorge Rivera-Guaman

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

    Abstract

    This proposal outlines the establishment of a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at the Central University of Ecuador (UCE) with a focus on training, awareness, and a hybrid model adapted to the academic environment. The study utilizes a mixed qualitative–quantitative approach to analyze international best practices, diagnose cybersecurity vulnerabilities at UCE, and design the proposed model. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthening security culture, reducing incidents caused by human error, and integrating cybersecurity into the university curriculum. The model includes an organizational structure, educational services, and assessment metrics that adhere to standards such as ISO/IEC 27,035 and NIST SP 800–61. This research contributes to the field of CSIRTs in educational institutions with limited resources, providing a replicable framework specifically tailored for Latin American contexts.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025
    EditorsJyoti Choudrie, Eva Tuba, Thinagaran Perumal, Amit Joshi
    PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
    Pages285-296
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9789819513642
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2026
    Event10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, ICTIS 2025 - New York, United States
    Duration: May 23 2025May 24 2025

    Publication series

    NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
    Volume325 SIST
    ISSN (Print)2190-3018
    ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

    Conference

    Conference10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, ICTIS 2025
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityNew York
    Period05/23/2505/24/25

    Keywords

    • Academic cybersecurity
    • CSIRT
    • Incident management
    • Security education

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