Conference Agenda

Industry 4.0 technologies seek to benefit supply chains in operational efficiency, decision-making, flexibility and visibility. The purpose is to analyze the current state of scientific articles on the benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies in the chain through a systematic review of literature (SRL). The methodology used was PICO to formulate research questions and PRISMA declaration, eligibility criteria between the years 2021-2025. On the other hand, with the help of Bibliometrix software, to make charts about the year of publication, the country and the institutions. 368 studies were obtained; 24 met the established eligibility requirements. The results indicate that blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (IA), big data and cloud computing enable organizations to improve their operational performance. In conclusion, these tools effectively manage high costs, continuous improvement, increased operational efficiency, visibility, sustainability, circular economy, traceability and customer satisfaction.

Cybersecurity is a strategic challenge that shapes the stability, trust, and digital future of nations. Following the high-impact cyberattacks experienced in recent years, Costa Rica faces the need to rethink its level of preparedness in an increasingly sophisticated digital environment. Using a qualitative approach, this study analyzes the state of cybersecurity in Costa Rica through the application of the SWOT–TOWS model, integrating indicators from the National Cyber Security Index and a case study analysis of local governments. The findings reveal that, although Costa Rica has made significant progress, its level of cyber maturity remains insufficient in light of the scale and complexity of current threats. The TOWS analysis enables the transformation of diagnosis into action by proposing strategies aimed at strengthening digital governance, fostering local technological innovation, and consolidating a preventive culture within public institutions. Overall, this study not only provides a snapshot of the current state of cybersecurity in Costa Rica but also offers a roadmap toward a more resilient, autonomous, and trustworthy digital ecosystem

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has intensified the need for proactive monitoring, detection, and response mechanisms within Security Operations Centers (SOCs). This paper presents the design and experimental implementation of a SOC laboratory environment based on Kali Purple, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) security technologies. The proposed environment integrates open-source SIEM and network monitoring solutions, including Wazuh and Suricata, complemented by the Elastic Stack for log analysis and visualization, Zeek for advanced network traffic inspection, and TheHive for incident response management. Controlled attack scenarios were conducted, including SSH brute-force attempts, DNS-based data exfiltration, and HTTP-based malware command-and-control communications, in order to assess detection accuracy, alert correlation, and response workflows. The experimental results indicate that properly configured FOSS-based SIEM solutions are capable of providing effective threat detection, situational awareness, and incident response in small- and medium-scale organizational environments, highlighting their viability as cost-effective alternatives for cybersecurity monitoring, training, and applied research.