ERIC Number: EJ1395970
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jul
Pages: 14
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Case Study: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Cybersecurity Education and Workforces
Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, v2023 n1 Article 3 Jul 2023
A qualitative case study focused on understanding what steps are needed to prepare the cybersecurity workforces of 2026-2028 to work with and against emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Conducted through a workshop held in two parts at a cybersecurity education conference, findings came both from a semi-structured interview with a panel of experts as well as small workgroups of professionals answering seven scenario-based questions. Data was thematically analyzed, with major findings emerging about the need to refocus cybersecurity STEM at the middle school level with problem-based learning, the disconnects between workforce operations and cybersecurity operators, the distrust of Non-Traditional Training Programs, and the need to build digital security generalists' curriculum and training. Recommendations are also made for possible next steps.
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Security, Information Security, Labor Force Development, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, STEM Education, Problem Based Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Job Training, Education Work Relationship
Kennesaw State University. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144. Tel: 470-578-3568; e-mail: cybersec@kennesaw.edu; Web site: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/jcerp/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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