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Exploring Differences Of Age And Gender On Perceived Experience Of Active Participation Cybersecurity Learning, James Lakko
Exploring Differences Of Age And Gender On Perceived Experience Of Active Participation Cybersecurity Learning, James Lakko
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Many organizations including the United States government have identified a shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the workforce. This thesis explores the effectiveness of escape room/simulation based learning in an active participation and immersive education to motivate pursuing cybersecurity. A survey was administered to the participants of the 2021 BYU Cybersecurity Camp regarding their experience in the Interactive Cybersecurity Experience (ICE). The ICE is a simulator/escape room that challenges participants to complete a Star Trek themed mission by overcoming cybersecurity obstacles. The three demographics that were surveyed included a camp for educators, a camp for boys, and a camp for girls. …