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

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David H. Tobey,

Diana L. BurleyAuthors Info & Claims

ACM Inroads, Volume 5, Issue 1

Pages 53 - 56

https://doi.org/10.1145/2568195.2568213

Published: 01 March 2014 Publication History

Abstract

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.

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Engaging learners in cybersecurity careers: lessons from the launch of the national cyber league
1. Social and professional topics
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    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
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