Cybersecurity education, part 1
Cybersecurity education, part 1
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网络安全教育,第 1 部分
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2014
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D. Burley
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B uilding a cybersecurity workforce of sufficient quality and quantity has become a global imperative [2,3]. In the rush to add degree programs and augment curricula, academic institutions struggle to address simultaneous calls for depth—workforce remedies that, as quickly as possible, develop cybersecurity professionals with deep technical knowledge to counter increasingly sophisticated threats; and breadth—educational strategies that combine technical knowledge with non-technical topics to ensure that the future workforce is well equipped to function within increasingly complex environments [1]. A holistic approach to cybersecurity education manages this tension between breadth and depth, and includes both short-term interventions to meet immediate workforce requirements and long-term initiatives designed to address the entire ecosystem of educational needs. This two-part special section focuses on balancing both breadth and depth in cybersecuri-ty education. It provides an opportunity for sustained discussion of the holistic approach by presenting thought provoking articles that challenge accepted approaches, highlight curricular innovations, and examine current strategies. The two-part section opens with a critical perspective, " An Interview with Eugene H. Spafford on Balancing Breadth and Depth in Cybersecurity Education. " pafford, one of the most influential leaders in the fields of computing and information security and an advisor to two U.S. Presidents on cybersecurity policy, suggests that the breadth vs. depth discussion is, in part, a discussion about quick fixes versus long-term investments. With regard to cybersecurity competitions , an increasingly popular short-term intervention, Spafford asserts that while they are useful tools for identifying talented people to fill critical shortages, they should not be overemphasized. Rather, quick fixes should be coupled with longer-term strategies to produce individuals who have a deeper understanding of critical environmental needs. The second article, " The Case for Depth in Cybersecurity Education " by Daniel Manson and Ronald Pike, provides an alternative perspective on the role of competitions and emphasizes their potential as a tool for developing deep understanding. Through competitions, according to the authors, aspiring cybersecurity professionals can gain relevant , hands-on experience that deepens their understanding of complex tasks. Competitions augment limitations in the educational system by providing the necessary depth of experience outside of the formal classroom. In this way, competitions can serve as both a short-term intervention and as a component of a longer-term strategy to deepen technical skillsets. In the third article, " Engaging Learners in Cybersecurity Careers: Lessons from the Launch of the National Cyber League, " my colleagues, David …