Abstract
Several decades of research in simulation and gamification in higher education shows that simulations are highly effective in improving a range of outcomes for students including declarative knowledge and interest in the topic being taught. While there appears to be a broad array of options to provide education in an undergraduate setting related to security, no previous reviews have explored computer-based simulations covering all facets of security. Given the increasing importance and adoption of interdisciplinary educational programs, it is important to take stock of simulations as a tool to broaden the range of problems, perspectives, and solutions presented to students. Our review provides an overview of computer-based simulations in U.S. undergraduate institutions published in academic journals and conferences. We identify strengths and limitations of existing computer-based simulations as well as opportunities for future research.
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Simpson, Joseph and Brantly, Aaron
(2022)
"Security Simulations in Undergraduate Education: A Review,"
Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice: Vol. 2022:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/jcerp/vol2022/iss1/3
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