Title :
Computer Security Competitions: Expanding Educational Outcomes
Author_Institution :
US Naval Postgrad. Sch., USA
Abstract :
Security competitions can be a lot of fun, and preparing for them often exposes participants to skills they might not otherwise have encountered. Yet, participating in such competitions doesn´t necessarily provide a road map for future success. By offering enough feedback, organizers could turn competitions into valuable training opportunities, rather than simply opportunities for participants to self-assess their skills.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; security of data; computer security competitions; educational outcomes; Computer security; Education; Military communication; Security; US Department of Defense; CCDC; CDX; Cyber Defense Exercise; DEF CON; National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition; capture the flag; competitions; computer security; cyberdefense; cybersecurity; military exercises;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2013.83