Auditoría informática en seguridad física de los equipos informáticos en el Distrito de Educación 13D05 El Carmen.

Abstract

In the context of information technology, data is a valuable asset that requires protection to maintain the operability and competitiveness of institutions. This research evaluates the physical security of IT equipment at the 13D05 Education District, located in El Carmen, Manabí, using the MAGERIT methodology. The audit combined quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative approach enabled the analysis of numerical data, while the qualitative approach facilitated the interpretation of results and provided a detailed description of the subject of study. Data collection involved surveys administered to administrative staff and interviews with the IT manager, Engineer Daniel Carrasco, and the institution's rector, Engineer Soraida Zambrano. The sample consisted of all 23 employees of the institution. The diagnosis identified issues such as unauthorized access to IT areas, a lack of surveillance cameras in critical points, and the absence of clear physical security policies. Although some security measures are in place, they were found to be insufficient to adequately protect the equipment. The identified gaps compromise the integrity and availability of information systems. As a result, a detailed report was prepared with recommendations to enhance physical security, including stricter access controls, the installation of surveillance cameras, and the updating of physical security policies. This project highlights the importance of improving protection measures for IT equipment to ensure a safer environment in the 13D05 Education District.