Segurança da informação: um estudo de caso em escolas da zona urbana em uma cidade no norte do Piauí

Abstract

Given the rise in cyber threats and the increasing sophistication of attacks, educational institutions need to adopt certain practices to protect sensitive information. This study analyzed information security in elementary and high schools in the city of Pedro II, located in the northern region of the state of Piauí. The research focuses on key principles of information security and how they are being addressed within these institutions. The methodology used in this study was structured.Schools in urban areas were selected based on criteria of diversity and representativeness, using intentional and convenience sampling. Data collection was conducted through two questionnaires: one directed at school principals and another applied to pedagogical coordinators, secretaries, and other staff members who have access to sensitive information. The questionnaires covered topics related to information security within the school environment. Data analysis combined quantitative methods for objective questions and qualitative methods for subjective questions. The research provided a critical view of the information security practices in the participating schools, identifying both existing practices and areas that require improvement. The aim was to contribute to the enhancement of information security policies in the educational context, promote compliance with relevant legislation, and raise awareness among staff, students, and administrators about the importance of data protection. However, the stance adopted by school administrators, along with the political climate of the municipal elections, negatively impacted the efforts that were to be developed in this regard