Assessing Cadet Cybersecurity: Simulated Rogue Access Point Attacks at Peruvian Air Force Academy

Gerardo Tapia Ochoa D.; Alex Alzamora de los Godos Urcia L.; Sthefany Valladolid Marcos F.; Pahola Calderón Saldaña J.; Pilar Aguilar Suares M.; Fanny Aparicio Fernández M.; Alejandro Pineda Medina J. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2025) · DOI: 10.18687/laccei2025.1.1.1720

Resumen

This study explores the deployment of Rogue Access Points (Rogue APs) with realistic attack templates to assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities among cadets at the Peruvian Air Force Academy. Given the growing threat that Rogue APs pose to military networks, the research underscores the need to strengthen cadets' cybersecurity training. A structured methodology was employed to design and implement realistic attack scenarios that replicate potential weaknesses in wireless networks. Through penetration testing exercises, the study evaluates cadets' ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate these threats. The findings suggest that incorporating Rogue APs into training programs significantly improves cadets' situational awareness and reaction times, equipping them with essential skills for real-world cyber defense.

Instituciones: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Universidad de San Martín de Porres; Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener