Seguridad en Sistemas y Alfabetización Digital: Enfoques Técnicos - Humanos para la Reducción del Analfabetismo Digital

Abstract

This book is a compilation of four chapters derived from the Systems Security course taught in the eighth semester of Information Technology Engineering at the Luis Vargas Torres Technical University of Esmeraldas – Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Campus. The book incorporates a formative approach to ethical hacking to explain the logic behind attacks and the decisive role of the human factor, prioritizing training to understand systems security while strengthening the digital skills of those with greater technological barriers. It begins with a broad overview of the digital environment and the threats that accompany it, from information management to daily exposure to risks. It then examines the mechanisms that regulate access to and responsible use of IT resources, highlighting practices that strengthen individual and organizational protection. It discusses data security, operational continuity, and the importance of maintaining backup routines in the event of possible technological failures. The proposal concludes with a program aimed at older adults, where technical concepts are translated into simple activities designed to reduce digital illiteracy and promote safer participation in digital life.