Análisis de Vulnerabilidades y Pruebas de Estrés en el Sistema Académico de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo: Una Evaluación Integral.

Abstract

In the digital age, it is important to ensure the security and optimal performance of web applications to protect sensitive information. With the constant increase in cyber threats and attacks, organizations must take proactive measures to prevent potential security breaches and data loss. Additionally, poor performance of web applications can have a negative impact on user experience and the efficiency of business processes. With this background, a comprehensive analysis of vulnerabilities in the academic system of ESPOCH was conducted, following the stages proposed by the OWASP methodology and using the OWASP ZAP tool. Stress tests were also performed on the mentioned application to verify if it can handle the expected number of requests through various calculations. As a result of this analysis, 15 weaknesses were identified in the academic system, and best practices were provided for their mitigation, yielding favorable results. Finally, it was determined that the academic system is prepared to handle many user requests over a period of five years and ensure the availability of services during critical moments.