Diseño de Guías Prácticas de Fundamentos de Ciberseguridad Cisco

Abstract

This paper addresses the design, development, and validation of a set of practical guidelines aimed at teaching the fundamentals of cybersecurity and networks in the context of university engineering education. The proposal arises from the need to strengthen practical learning in the laboratory through structured materials that allow theoretical concepts to be integrated with the configuration and operation of real network infrastructures. To this end, a methodology based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) was used, in line with the institutional educational model, aimed at resolving situations representative of real network and security scenarios.

The guides developed cover content related to an introduction to cybersecurity, IP addressing and subnetting, Cisco router configuration, access control lists (ACLs), IPsec VPNs, and ASA firewalls, combining the use of simulation tools and physical equipment available in the laboratory. As part of the process, a technical validation phase of the network equipment was carried out, identifying and solving configuration and operational problems in new and old devices, ensuring their operability for the proposed practices.

Learning assessment was carried out using evaluation rubrics, designed as comprehensive tools for assessing student performance, taking into account technical, functional, and time management criteria during the execution of activities. The results show that the guides allow for the standardization of laboratory practices, facilitate the correct implementation of network configurations, and contribute to the development of technical and analytical skills, promoting student autonomy and the application of acquired knowledge in new scenarios.