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“The Big Heist Challenge”: An experience report of an innovative cybersecurity teaching approach

Lang, Michael
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https://hdl.handle.net/10379/18812
 https://doi.org/10.13025/29606
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Keywords
cybersecurity, cybersecurity education, authentic learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, IS education
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conference paper
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Lang, M. (2024). “The Big Heist Challenge”: An experience report of an innovative cybersecurity teaching approach. In Proceedings of the IEEE Cyber Research Conference Ireland, Carlow, Ireland, November 25. https://doi.org/10.1109/Cyber-RCI60769.2024.10939280
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This paper sets out the author’s experience teaching an introductory cybersecurity module to undergraduate students at an Irish university. It describes an innovative authentic learning exercise, focusing on team-based cybersecurity attack and defence plans. Evaluation revealed strong student engagement, skill development, and positive learning outcomes despite some issues with group dynamics and peer participation.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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