Challenges of technological governance and cybersecurity in Ecuador’s public sector: A systematic literature review

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technological governance; cybersecurity; digital government; public sector; interoperability; Ecuador

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/rc.v9i18.0457

ABSTRACT

Digital transformation in Ecuador’s public sector has advanced through digital-government policies, information-security frameworks, personal-data regulation and service modernization. Yet technological expansion also increases governance, interoperability, institutional-capacity and cybersecurity demands. This review critically examines recent scientific literature and official documents around three axes: digital governance and state capacity; cybersecurity and data protection; and interoperability and public digital infrastructure. Evidence reveals a dual picture. Ecuador shows regulatory and GovTech-maturity strengths while persistent gaps remain in proactiveness, inter-institutional coordination and capacity development. In the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index, Ecuador performs strongly in legal, organizational, technical and cooperation measures, whereas capacity development is its weakest pillar. The central challenge is therefore not merely adopting technology, but consolidating technological governance that connects standards, human talent, data, interoperability, risk management and accountability. Sustainable public-sector digital transformation requires these components to become permanent state capabilities rather than isolated projects.

Keywords: technological governance; cybersecurity; digital government; public sector; interoperability; Ecuador.

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Published

2026-10-10

How to Cite

Flores-Cedeño, P. R. (2026). Challenges of technological governance and cybersecurity in Ecuador’s public sector: A systematic literature review. Revista Científica Arbitrada De Investigación En Comunicación, Marketing Y Empresa REICOMUNICAR. ISSN 2737-6354., 9(18), 386-397. Retrieved from https://reicomunicar.org/index.php/reicomunicar/article/view/579