The Cybersecurity: an emerging topic for tourism professional training

Nancy Testón Franco; Cristopher Antonio Muñoz  Ibáñez

doi:10.29057/jas.v7i13.14268

Authors

Nancy Testón Franco Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo | Hidalgo | México https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3043-5294
Cristopher Antonio Muñoz Ibáñez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3088-2599

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https://doi.org/10.29057/jas.v7i13.14268

Keywords:

Cybersecurity, Tourism professionalization, Higher education

Abstract

Cybersecurity is a growing challenge in the digital era, particularly in the tourism sector, where technology plays a pivotal role in developing smart destinations. This essay examines how higher education institutions offering tourism programs must adapt to prepare future professionals for security challenges. The aim is to analyse the tools and skills required to safeguard data and systems within the tourism industry. Emphasizing the importance of continuous updates in cybersecurity, both in academic training and professional practice, ensures graduates are equipped to address the demands of future tourism, where technology and digital security are fundamental components.

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Cristopher Antonio Muñoz Ibáñez , Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Doctor en Ciencias en Ingeniería Industrial con 14 años de experiencia en el sector metal mecánico, específicamente, en los subsectores de fundición a gravedad, a presión, diseño, desarrollo y fabricación de herramentales para producción y metalurgia y miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (SNI). Por otro lado, con 10 años de experiencia en la docencia, en los niveles de licenciatura y posgrado, acreditado en el estándar de competencia EC0217: Impartición de cursos de formación del capital humano de manera presencial grupal. Diseño de programas de estudio de posgrado y fomento y desarrollo de la investigación. Entre las áreas de conocimiento se incluyen: Elaboración de modelos econométricos, seguimiento y evaluación de proyectos tecnológicos, patentamiento y sistemas de gestión de calidad bajo el estándar ISO9001:2015.

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