Introduction:

In times of COVID-19 it constitutes a necessity to use mobile devices and applications for the development of the teaching-educational process at the University of Medical Sciences of Sancti Spíritus, without neglecting security elements that allow guaranteeing the preservation of the confidentiality of personal data of students and teachers.

Objective:

To identify the state of initial preparation of students and teachers of the Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Systems, in topics oriented to the security of mobile devices and applications in terms of education.

Methods:

Exploratory study conducted in the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. We worked with a probability sample of 50 students and teachers. Theoretical, empirical and statistical-mathematical methods were used. The dependent variable was structured in three dimensions and six indicators, and the sources of information and ethical principles were defined.

Results:

Theoretical-practical knowledge of students and teachers in security of mobile devices and applications as a function of education was identified; additionally, the attitude and motivation they manifested regarding the use of technical methods of security and self-improvement.

Conclusions:

There are insufficient technical security methods in mobile devices and applications, and lack of technological culture oriented to the use of the networks of the Cuban Telecommunications Company for Internet access; hence the importance of protecting personal data stored in mobile devices and applications. Likewise, lack of knowledge of privacy notices and policies of mobile applications, and insufficient training actions oriented to the correct use of applications and the protection of personal data.

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