Engaging learners in cybersecurity careers: Lessons from the launch of the national cyber league

被引：27
作者：
Tobey, David H. [1 ]
Pusey, Portia [2 ]
Burley, Diana L. [3 ]
机构：
[1] VivoWorks, Inc., Shenandoah, Virginia 22849
[2] National CyberWatch Center, Largo, Maryland, 20774-2199
[3] George Washington University - National CyberWatch, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, 44983 Knoll Square
来源：
ACM Inroads | 2014年 / 5卷 / 01期
关键词：
Competitions; Cybersecurity; Education and workforce development;
D O I：
10.1145/2568195.2568213
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摘要：
Educators and sponsors endorse competitions as a strong, positive influence on career choice. However, empirical studies of cybersecurity competitions are lacking, and evidence from computer science and mathematics competitions has been mixed. Here we report initial results from an ongoing study of the National Cyber League to provide a glimpse of the role of competitions in fostering cybersecurity career engagement. Preliminary results suggest that cyber competitions attract experienced individuals who will remain in the profession for the long-term, but future research is needed to understand how cyber competitions may engage women and those new to the field. © 2014 ACM 2153-2184/14/03 $15.00.
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