SCERA: Model for the Management of Social Cybersecurity in Private Universities

Abstract

Educational institutions in Peru have faced significant challenges in terms of data security. This is largely due to the predominance of cyberattacks using social techniques, reflecting a lack of implementation of controls and practices in cyber management. In this context, it is crucial to develop a model that improves the collective management of cyberattacks, with the aim of strengthening resilience and promoting continuous improvement in private higher education institutions. This study proposes a model based on six constructs identified within social security. To validate the seven resulting relationships between the constructs, this research was carried out that included the participation of 30 technology managers from various institutions, using the partial least squares technique (PLS-SEM). The results obtained showed that six of the relationships were successfully validated, while one relationship suggests a possible area for future research. Notably, the relationship between "cybersecurity awareness" and "cybersecurity regulations" stood out as the most validated, underscoring its potential use within the proposed model to improve regulatory practices and comprehensive security in the educational field.