Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Identifier
1205
Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Computer Science
Committee Chair
Dipankar Dasgupta
Committee Member
Vasile Rus
Committee Member
Scott Fleming
Abstract
Puzzle-based learning has proven to result in a better STEM learning environment in mathematics, physics, and computer science. However, no significant work has been done in computer and cyber security, only the idea of using puzzles to teach cyber security has only been introduced very recently. We introduce two different puzzle designs, truth table based and decision tree based. In both cases participants have to make decisions according to their knowledge and scenario. We conducted some informal surveys and believe that such interactive learning will help students to understand complex cyber-attack paths and countermeasures for fraud detection, cybercrime, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Participants will learn not only to protect a specific system but also an entire class of systems with different hardware/software components and architectures, providing similar service. The survey result shows that the puzzle-based learning method has been beneficial for the students towards their learning.
Library Comment
Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.
Recommended Citation
Saha, Sanjib Kumar, "Puzzle-Based Learning for Cyber Security Education" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1014.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/1014
Comments
Data is provided by the student.