A Reference Point for Designing a Cybersecurity Curriculum for Universities
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Authors
Da Veiga, Adele
Ochola, Elisha Oketch
Mujinga, Mathias
Padayachee, Keshnee
Mwim, Emilia N.
Kritzinger, Elmarie
Loock, Marianne
Machaka, Pheeha
Issue Date
2021-07
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Preprint Article
Language
en
Keywords
cybersecurity , curriculum , education , skills
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to propose a cybersecurity curriculum from a best practice perspective for universities and other higher educational institutions. Cybersecurity is a fast-growing part of the overall job market and cybersecurity skills shortage is a factor that needs attention worldwide. An updated approach is needed to build the cybersecurity labour force. A scoping literature review was applied on academic databases for proposed cybersecurity skills cur-ricula. It was also applied on cybersecurity curricula offered by top universities as well as by studying cybersecurity curriculum frameworks and guidelines. The knowledge, skills, abilities and modules from the aforementioned were integrated to compile a holistic reference point for a cybersecurity curriculum. The study found that there is a global need for cybersecurity degrees and specifically for African countries like South African. More cybersecurity professionals need to be trained in the necessary technical abilities, combined by the necessary soft skills to be productive and fill the gaps in industry. This is possible by concentrating on this study’s proposal namely a reference point for cybersecurity modules to be included in a cybersecurity curriculum.
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Da Veiga, A. et al. (2021). A Reference Point for Designing a Cybersecurity Curriculum for Universities. In: Furnell, S., Clarke, N. (eds) Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance. HAISA 2021. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 613. Springer, Cham.
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Springer, Cham
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1868-4238