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Using capture-the-flag to enhance the effectiveness of cybersecurity education
Conference proceeding

Using capture-the-flag to enhance the effectiveness of cybersecurity education

K. Leune and S.J. Petrilli
SIGITE 2017 - Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, pp.47-52
SIGITE '17: 18th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education (Rochester, NY, 10/04/2017 - 10/07/2017)
2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3125659.3125686

Abstract

Computer security Skills Ability Undergraduates
Incorporating gamified simulations of cybersecurity breach scenarios in the form of Capture-The-Flag (CTF) sessions increases student engagement and leads to more well-developed skills. Furthermore, it enhances the confidence of students in their own abilities. Our argument is supported by a study in which undergraduate students taking a cybersecurity class were surveyed before and after participating in a CTF.
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