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EVALUACIÓN DEL USO DE FIREWALLS DE NUEVA GENERACIÓN (NGFW) EN ENTORNOS EDUCATIVOS MEDIANTE SIMULACIÓN Y ANÁLISIS.

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Title: EVALUACIÓN DEL USO DE FIREWALLS DE NUEVA GENERACIÓN (NGFW) EN ENTORNOS EDUCATIVOS MEDIANTE SIMULACIÓN Y ANÁLISIS.
Alternate Title: EVALUATION OF THE USE OF NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALLS (NGFW) IN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH SIMULATION AND ANÁLISIS.
Authors: Pinargote Quijije, Jorge Eduardo1 Jpinargote4909@utm.edu.ec, Moreira Sánchez, Wilmer Antonio1 wilmer.moreira@utm.edu.ec
Source: Ciencia y Educación (2707-3378). 2026 Special Issue, Vol. 7, p327-341. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Computer network security, *Universities & colleges, *Computer simulation, Firewalls (Computer security), Cyberterrorism, Network performance, Virtual machine systems
Abstract (English): The increasing digitization of academic and administrative processes in educational institutions has increased exposure to cyber threats, justifying the need to implement advanced security mechanisms that guarantee information protection and service continuity. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) in a virtualized educational environment, analyzing its impact on network security, system performance, and resource consumption. The methodology employed was experimental with a quantitative approach, based on the simulation of mixed traffic that integrated both legitimate traffic and controlled attacks. Metrics were compared before and after the NGFW implementation, considering variables such as response time, latency, packet loss, CPU usage, memory, storage, and network traffic. The results showed high levels of threat detection and blocking without affecting legitimate traffic. Furthermore, a minimal impact on network performance was observed, with latency and response times remaining within acceptable ranges. System resource consumption remained stable, confirming the firewall's operational efficiency in a virtualized environment. It is concluded that implementing an open-source software-based NGFW is a viable, efficient, and adaptable solution for strengthening security in educational institutions, improving network protection without compromising the performance or availability of digital services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): La creciente digitalización de los procesos académicos y administrativos en las instituciones educativas ha incrementado la exposición a amenazas cibernéticas, lo que justifica la necesidad de implementar mecanismos de seguridad avanzados que garanticen la protección de la información y la continuidad de los servicios. En este contexto, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la efectividad de un firewall de nueva generación (NGFW) en un entorno educativo virtualizado, analizando su impacto en la seguridad de la red, el rendimiento del sistema y el consumo de recursos. La metodología aplicada fue de tipo experimental con enfoque cuantitativo, basada en la simulación de tráfico mixto que integró tanto tráfico legítimo como ataques controlados. Se compararon métricas antes y después de la implementación del NGFW, considerando variables como tiempo de respuesta, latencia, pérdida de paquetes, uso de CPU, memoria, almacenamiento y tráfico de red. Los resultados evidenciaron altos niveles de detección y bloqueo de amenazas, sin afectar el tráfico legítimo. Asimismo, se observó un impacto mínimo en el rendimiento de la red, manteniéndose valores de latencia y respuesta dentro de rangos aceptables. El consumo de recursos del sistema se mantuvo estable, lo que confirma la eficiencia operativa del firewall en un entorno virtualizado. Se concluye que la implementación de un NGFW basado en software de código abierto constituye una solución viable, eficiente y adaptable para fortalecer la seguridad en instituciones educativas, permitiendo mejorar la protección de la red sin comprometer el rendimiento ni la disponibilidad de los servicios digitales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): A crescente digitalização dos processos acadêmicos e administrativos em instituições de ensino aumentou a exposição a ameaças cibernéticas, justificando a necessidade de implementar mecanismos de segurança avançados que garantam a proteção da informação e a continuidade dos serviços. Nesse contexto, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia de um firewall de próxima geração (NGFW) em um ambiente educacional virtualizado, analisando seu impacto na segurança da rede, no desempenho do sistema e no consumo de recursos. A metodologia empregada foi experimental, com abordagem quantitativa, baseada na simulação de tráfego misto que integrava tanto tráfego legítimo quanto ataques controlados. As métricas foram comparadas antes e depois da implementação do NGFW, considerando variáveis como tempo de resposta, latência, perda de pacotes, uso da CPU, memória, armazenamento e tráfego de rede. Os resultados mostraram altos níveis de detecção e bloqueio de ameaças sem afetar o tráfego legítimo. Além disso, observou-se um impacto mínimo no desempenho da rede, com latência e tempos de resposta permanecendo dentro de faixas aceitáveis. O consumo de recursos do sistema permaneceu estável, confirmando a eficiência operacional do firewall em um ambiente virtualizado. Conclui-se que a implementação de um NGFW baseado em software de código aberto é uma solução viável, eficiente e adaptável para reforçar a segurança em instituições de ensino, melhorando a proteção da rede sem comprometer o desempenho ou a disponibilidade dos serviços digitais. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The increasing digitization of academic and administrative processes in educational institutions has increased exposure to cyber threats, justifying the need to implement advanced security mechanisms that guarantee information protection and service continuity. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) in a virtualized educational environment, analyzing its impact on network security, system performance, and resource consumption. The methodology employed was experimental with a quantitative approach, based on the simulation of mixed traffic that integrated both legitimate traffic and controlled attacks. Metrics were compared before and after the NGFW implementation, considering variables such as response time, latency, packet loss, CPU usage, memory, storage, and network traffic. The results showed high levels of threat detection and blocking without affecting legitimate traffic. Furthermore, a minimal impact on network performance was observed, with latency and response times remaining within acceptable ranges. System resource consumption remained stable, confirming the firewall's operational efficiency in a virtualized environment. It is concluded that implementing an open-source software-based NGFW is a viable, efficient, and adaptable solution for strengthening security in educational institutions, improving network protection without compromising the performance or availability of digital services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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