• Algorithm for User-friendly Password Policy 

      Hernández Liang, Jorge (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      Password based security has become prevalent as the de facto measure against intrusion. Computer systems rarely focus on usability, and little research has been done to change the current, near universal method of ...
    • Analysis of Alternatives for a Security Information and Event Management Tool in a Virtualized Environment 

      Sepúlveda Rodríguez, Roy A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      Security Information and Event Management is a software tool that increases the cyber-situational awareness of a system. Since many products are available in the market, there is a desire from companies and individuals ...
    • Anticipando la Crisis 

      Blanco Colón, Luis A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)
      Abstracto - Este proyecto tiene como meta orientar sobre los objetivos necesarios que una empresa debe establecer, para implementar un plan de contingencia para evitar interrupciones parciales o prolongadas de sus actividades ...
    • Assessing SQL Server User Vulnerability and Data Loss 

      Medina Ríos, Sergio G. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      By using the tools provided by SQL server we are going to verify some parameters on the database user accounts to determine their vulnerabilities. Run scripts to check if the users have their account passwords set to ...
    • Capture the Flag (CTF): Website Tutorial to Boost Cybersecurity Training 

      Santiago Lozada, Reinaldo E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Cybersecurity is a new topic in many organizations, including educational organizations. This new field will have an increase, as new technologies emerged. For that reasons, in order to meet the cybersecurity personnel ...
    • Capture-The-Flag Framework and Virtual Environment for Cyber Security Education 

      Colón Pérez, Jadiel A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      When studying cybersecurity or other computer-related technical careers, a problem among the students is the lack of hands-on experience. This can be solved by participating in internships, conferences, and ...
    • Computer Forensics Tutorial Disk File Systems (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS) 

      Rodríguez Justiniano, José M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - This tutorial is intended as in-class laboratory exercise for computer forensics classes at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. It’s specifically designed to provide basic understanding on the functionalities ...
    • Desarrollo de la Política de Seguridad de la Información: Cabrera Auto 

      Sevilla Maldonado, Jennifer (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Actualmente las empresas de venta y renta de autos enfrentan una serie de cambios que las obliga a generar nuevas estrategias para la protección de la información que custodian. El aumento en casos de fraudes bancarios ...
    • The Design of a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Procedure for a Banking Institution 

      Marrero Otero, Ludrián J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Regulations in banks are changing constantly and becoming stricter. Threats and technologies are improving. Most antivirus software update their virus definition when the malware is released and attacking. Banks need ...
    • Detection of WannaCry using Splunk and Sysmon 

      Motta López, Henry (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Lately, ransomware keeps being an important topic of conversation around the information security communities, as well as politics and economics. It has caused major damage in all these sectors and researchers must keep ...
    • Empowering the Weakest Link in Today's Technology with: Cyber-security Protection by Means of Password Security 

      Serrano Malavé, Lázaro R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      No matter how expensive or how advanced the technology inside your organization is, there is always going to be the human factor. In this project I develop a program written in C++ that will help not only IT professionals ...
    • Honeypots as Computer Forensics Tool 

      Avilés Lugo, Marcos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Cybercrimes were increase in last years. In a near future majority of crime will be cybercrimes. The new technologies like mobile device and networks permit easy access to electronic devices that have Electronic Stored ...
    • Implementation of real-time cybersecurity training through the integration of a hypervisor and an online CTF engine 

      Vélez Rodríguez, Carlos Y. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      During 2017 and 2018, undergraduate and graduate students from the ECECS Department at the PUPR have seen an academic improvement in cybersecurity from their participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions. These ...
    • Implementing Cybersecurity Exercises for Teaching Information Security 

      Ortiz Sánchez, Kevin (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      To accommodate student demand and close the skills gap in the workplace, many colleges have created—or are in the process of creation—new courses or degree programs in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity encompasses extensive ...
    • Increasing the Participation of Young Women in Cybersecurity 

      Berríos, Naileen (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      The gender disparity that affects cybersecurity is not new, but it is particularly discouraging for women, who represent only 11% of all cybersecurity professionals around the world. It is also reported that very few ...
    • Informative Overview of Rainbow Hashes 

      Hornedo Martínez, Víctor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      This article gives an overview for rainbow tables and the results of testing rainbow tables according to the length of the chosen chain. The article presents a password cracking process that contains its own ...
    • Introduction into Cybersecurity through Cryptographic Algorithms 

      Alexander Cruz, Alfredo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Cybersecurity has become one of the most crucial national security concerns facing the U.S.A. and the rest of the world. This is due to society’s ever-growing dependency on technology, which has made it extremely vulnerable ...
    • Is Your Wi-Fi Really Protected? 

      Santiago Laguna, Johnathan R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      The purpose of thisproject will be testing a tool called ‘aircrack-ng suite’and perfomed a penetration test to a private network. This suite is a collection of tools that allows you to assess the strength ...
    • Jailbreak Vulnerability & Mobile Security Updates 

      Maldonado Burgos, Zedrick A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      In these modern times mobile devices are part of the everyday life of each individual. These devices contain a major part of each user information in comparison to their personal computers. On a mobile device people ...
    • Journey to becoming a hacker: from zero to cybersecurity ninja 

      Alicea Casillas, Yoshuam A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      Time to time technology changes and the need for cyber security experts increases. While is true that lots of universities prepare students on this career, somehow students face trouble understanding how to acquire the ...