Cybersecurity strategy for Michoacán, analysis and selection of alternatives

https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus200103

Abstract

Cybersecurity has become a crucial and determining factor in ensuring safe and respectful interaction in cyberspace, protecting privacy, information security, and digital rights, in order to create a trustworthy and inclusive digital environment. This research aims to identify the main components that could form part of a cybersecurity strategy in the State of Michoacán, Mexico. To this end, a survey was conducted with a group of cybersecurity experts comprised of members of the various Cyber ​​Police Units nationwide (2023). The methodology used was partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The main results show that cybercrime and information security are key variables for cybersecurity. These findings highlight that cybercrime is not an isolated threat and that information security is a crucial element in combating threats in cyberspace. Both variables have a causal relationship and are fundamental, requiring comprehensive attention in the formulation of effective cybersecurity strategies.