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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.06.002

The Investigation of Cybersecurity Education Among College Students: Aiming to Address the Scarcity of Skilled Professionals

Ying Sui

Shandong Police College, Jinan, Shandong, China.

*Corresponding author: Ying Sui

Published: June 20,2024

Abstract

The analysis delves into the current state and significant challenges college students face in cybersecurity education, examining the diverse approaches and tactics employed across higher education institutions worldwide. This investigation reveals notable disparities and inconsistencies in curriculum design, structure, teaching methods, and alignment with industry demands. The study emphasizes the criticality of cybersecurity education within a rapidly evolving technological landscape and the escalating cyber threats environment. It identifies persistent concerns in current educational practices, such as a shortage of skilled professionals, noncompliance with international standards, and an inadequate response to emerging technologies and threats. Furthermore, this study thoughtfully deliberates on future directions for cybersecurity education, encompassing the reinforcement of practical and application-based learning experiences, interdisciplinary integration, timely updates to educational content, as well as fostering international collaboration efforts towards standardization. These strategic endeavors aim to optimize educational strategies while significantly enhancing the quality of instruction provided, thereby nurturing well-equipped professionals capable of effectively tackling challenges posed by cybersecurity.

Keywords

Cybersecurity Education, Higher Education, Curriculum Design

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How to cite this paper

The Investigation of Cybersecurity Education Among College Students: Aiming to Address the Scarcity of Skilled Professionals

How to cite this paper: Ying Sui. (2024). The Investigation of Cybersecurity Education Among College Students: Aiming to Address the Scarcity of Skilled Professionals.The Educational Review, USA8(6), 801-807.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.06.002