Authors:
Florian Kerber
;
Jan Holz
;
Hendrik Thüs
and
Ulrik Schroeder
Affiliation:
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Keyword(s):
Computer Science Education, Challenge, Game-based Learning, Framework, Security, Higher Education.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Collaborative Learning
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
K-12 Students
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
Abstract:
HackIts are short computer security challenges which are often Web-based. Their purpose is to raise awareness for common security issues by showing different intrusion possibilities in today’s computer security. We present a framework that allows security education in a safe, modular, and motivating way, with the possibility of flexible and low-cost integration into existing curricula. By solving challenges within this learning environment, the leaner gets confronted with IT security problems and learns how to prevent them.