Computer Attacks and Their Impact on the Security of Servers with Linux Operating System of Local Government Entities

Abstract

Abstract This research aims to determine the incidence of computer attacks on servers with the Linux operating system of local government entities. The study is limited to the decentralized autonomous government (GAD) of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Initially, the most common computer attacks that have affected organizations in recent years were determined using statistical reports from important computer security companies positioned as leaders in Gartner's magic quadrant. Phishing and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are established as computer attacks under study. Computer attacks are carried out before and after mitigation measures are established. With the help of the information systems risk analysis and management methodology (MAGERIT), the vulnerability, level of impact, and risk computer attacks cause on servers with the Linux operating system are determined. This research aims to serve as a guide to the information technology departments of local governments in implementing mechanisms that safeguard the most important asset of an organization, such as information.

Keywords

• computer attack, phishing, ddos, magerit, linux.