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Ida L. Oesteraas – Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, 2023
The National Security Agency (NSA) awards Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designations to institutions that commit to producing cybersecurity professionals who will work in careers that reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure. A review of the curricula in the 327 institutions and their degree programs reveal that only two…
Descriptors: National Security, Federal Government, Public Agencies, Computer Security
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Allison, Jordan – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2023
Cyber security is a growing area of international importance, with shortages present for cyber security skills. While many universities have introduced degree programmes for cyber security, the major focus of these programmes is on the development of technical skills with some reports indicating how graduates of these courses lack in softer skills…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Information Security, Computer Science Education, Teaching Methods
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Binh Tran; Karen C. Benson; Lorraine Jonassen – Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, 2023
One only needs to listen to the news reports to recognize that the gap between securing the enterprise and cybersecurity threats, breaches, and vulnerabilities appears to be widening at an alarming rate. An untapped resource to combat these attacks lies in the students of the secondary educational system. Necessary in the cybersecurity education…
Descriptors: Certification, College Curriculum, Information Security, Computer Security
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Xu, Zhen; Dawson, Kara; Antonenko, Pavlo; Koh, Do Hyong; Wusylko, Christine – Journal of Online Learning Research, 2022
This convergent mixed method study investigates learner engagement during a blended, transmedia curriculum called CryptoComics, which is designed to teach 3rd-5th graders about cryptology and cybersecurity. Curriculum design is presented through the lens of four engagement facilitators: (1) anchoring the curriculum with a comic book, (2) blending…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Elementary School Students, Curriculum Design, Cartoons
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Yates, David J.; Frydenberg, Mark; Waguespack, Leslie J.; McDermott, Isabelle; OConnell, Jake; Chen, Frankie; Babb, Jeffry S. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2019
The importance of updating, expanding and improving what is taught in cybersecurity curricula is increasing as the security threat landscape becomes more dangerous, breaches become more frequent, and the number of deployed Internet of Things (IoT) devices, known for their security challenges, grows exponentially. This paper argues that a profile…
Descriptors: Information Security, Computer Security, Curriculum Design, Internet
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Knapp, Kenneth J.; Maurer, Christopher; Plachkinova, Miloslava – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2017
Much has been published about developing a cybersecurity curriculum for institutes of higher learning (IHL). Now that a growing number of IHLs globally offer such programs, a need exists on how to guide, maintain, and improve the relevancy of existing curricula. Just as cybersecurity professionals must be hone their skills continually to keep with…
Descriptors: Information Security, Computer Security, Computer Science Education, Certification
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White, Garry L.; Hewitt, Barbara; Kruck, S. E. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2013
Over the years, the news media has reported numerous information security incidents. Because of identity theft, terrorism, and other criminal activities, President Obama has made information security a national priority. Not only is information security and assurance an American priority, it is also a global issue. This paper discusses the…
Descriptors: Information Security, Information Systems, College Students, Computer Security
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Fulton, Eric; Lawrence, Cameron; Clouse, Shawn – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2013
The aim of this paper is to illuminate the exciting world in which "white hat crackers" operate and to suggest topics that can help prepare students to enter this high-demand field. While currently there is extraordinary demand for graduates to fill these positions that have relatively high starting salaries, employers find it difficult…
Descriptors: Information Security, Computer Security, Information Technology, Computer Literacy
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Woodward, Belle; Imboden, Thomas; Martin, Nancy L. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2013
This paper describes the implementation of an information security program at a large Midwestern university. The initial work is briefly summarized and improvements that have occurred over time are described. Current activities and future plans are discussed. This paper offers insight and lessons learned for organizations that have or are…
Descriptors: Information Security, Computer Security, Higher Education, Program Development
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Harris, Albert L.; Lang, Michael; Yates, Dave; Kruck, S. E. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2011
This paper discusses the importance of ethics and social responsibility in information systems (IS) education. The many public scandals of corporate misconduct have increased the need for more emphasis to be placed on ethics and ethical issues in IS education. The authors describe how the inclusion of ethics and social responsibility in the IS…
Descriptors: Freedom of Speech, Intellectual Property, Information Systems, Social Responsibility
Kommers, Piet, Ed.; Issa, Tomayess, Ed.; Issa, Theodora, Ed.; McKay, Elspeth, Ed.; Isias, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2016
These proceedings contain the papers and posters of the International Conferences on Internet Technologies & Society (ITS 2016), Educational Technologies (ICEduTech 2016) and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE 2016), which have been organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Foreign Countries, Internet, Educational Technology