Designing and Measuring the Quality of Cybersecurity Curriculum: A Comprehensive Approach

Abstract

Cybersecurity has become a paramount concern in today's interconnected world, with organizations and individuals facing an increasing number of cyber threats. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and sophistication, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has increased significantly. This paper addresses the critical need for well-designed cybersecurity curricula and proposes a comprehensive framework for measuring the quality of such curricula. The paper explores the current state of cybersecurity education, identifies key challenges in curriculum design, and proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing the effectiveness and relevance of cybersecurity education programs.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.21251/e9a5e703-31f5-4ba7-986d-105ea0e844fc
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Uncontrolled Keywords: Curriculum design,cyber security education,challenges in curriculum design
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2026 08:07
Date Deposited: 22 Jan 2026 15:34
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PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2024-07-01
Authors: Fatema, Kaniz (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-8122-5508)

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