RESEARCH OF MONITORING TOOLS AND AUDIT METHODS FOR ENSURING THE CYBERSECURITY OF EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS

Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of open-source security monitoring tools, the architecture of a university information and communication system (ICS), and methods for auditing and assessing its security. The study emphasizes the role of open-source solutions, including Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus+Grafana, OSSEC, Snort/Suricata, and Wazuh, in providing scalable and cost-effective monitoring of educational infrastructures.

The architecture of the information and communication system of the Center for Digital Transformation is represented as a three-tier Core–Distribution–Access model based on the principles of network segmentation, fault tolerance, redundancy, and multi-layered protection, ensuring the continuity of educational processes and compliance with international standards.

Special attention is devoted to the analysis of modern information security auditing tools, which are classified into three main categories: technical, organizational, and procedural. In addition, a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of modern security audit and monitoring platforms was conducted. The study demonstrates that the integrated use of open-source monitoring systems in combination with regular security audits minimizes the impact of cyber incidents and forms a comprehensive cybersecurity model for the educational environment aimed at ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

The research results indicate that the implementation of open-source monitoring tools, modern architectural approaches, and systematic audit procedures enhances the security level of educational platforms, ensures compliance with international standards, and contributes to the development of a resilient and adaptive cybersecurity system for higher education institutions.