Empirical Study on Cyber Range Capabilities, Interactions and Learning Features

Aaltola, Kirsi

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-65722-2_26

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“…Practical trainings, including network simulated exercises, can be beneficial when developing relevant cyber skills (Topham et al, 2016). CRs and their features can be used as a method in cybersecurity skills acquisition, and with CRs, staff can practice their skills, identify vulnerabilities, run attack simulations and benefit CR capabilities for human improvement (Aaltola, 2021). More generally, the use of reality-virtuality technologies for learning purposes can allow more dynamic and autonomous roles in the creation of learning experiences (Ostrom et al, 2015) that may lead to higher perceptions of value (Patrício et al 2011).…”

Section: Skills Acquisition Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Critical discussion about the use of digital technologies in human skills acquisition often addresses challenges to transfer skills in different actual life contexts. Experts that exercise their skills in digital training platforms with the purpose to apply those skills in actual-life situations, require at least understanding of the context-specific nature of some skills, and ideally understanding of the methods that support this skills transfer from one context to another (Aaltola, 2021). Skills assessment should be built on a validated skills taxonomy, with regard to the level of the required skills, and their alignment against the job task requirements (Nevmerzhitskaya et al, 2019).…”

Section: Skills Acquisition Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cybersecurity combines several academic disciplines, and may therefore be seen as being a multi-disciplinary domain that joins mathematics, psychology, engineering, law and computer science (Dawson & Thomson, 2018). New technologies have radically changed the human dimension in organizations (Aaltola, 2021). Dalai et al (2021) have emphasized increasing focus on cybersecurity work in organizations.…”

Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Desired cybersecurity skills and skills acquisition methods in the organizations

Aaltola¹,

Ruoslahti

Heinonen

2022

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Abstract:Key personnel and their competences play important roles in continuity management and improving resilience of cybersecurity in organizations. Researchers have addressed many topics and studies in the cybersecurity domain. However, relevant cybersecurity skills and acquisition of them in expertise development, have only been partially touched. If designed systematically and properly, cybersecurity training can improve cybersecurity expertise to ensure better performance in complex cybersecurity situations. More through study on the acquisition of cybersecurity skills, and work-life needs are needed. The research three questions of this study are: How do work-life representatives see cybersecurity? How do work-life representatives see cybersecurity related skills? How do work-life representatives see methods for skills acquisition in the organizations? The work is multi-method, as it builds on both a literature review on skills acquisition in cybersecurity, and on empirical findings of a questionnaire study on cybersecurity skills desired by the work-life representatives. The findings show that cybersecurity is seen important in the organizations. The demanded skills from the employees focus especially on communication and situational awareness. There is a specific need for training with Cyber Ranges (CR) to ensure skills acquisition on cybersecurity. These results can be used to plan and design training and education for future professionals. This study aims to promote constructive discussion on skills and their acquisition in the cybersecurity domain.

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Section: Skills Acquisition Methodsmentioning

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Section: Skills Acquisition Methodsmentioning

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

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Desired cybersecurity skills and skills acquisition methods in the organizations

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Ruoslahti

Heinonen

2022

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“…As the world becomes more interconnected and dependent on digital solutions, protecting digital assets has become critical. However, cybersecurity not only involves the implementation of advanced technological solutions but also the adequate training and preparation of professionals in charge of managing and responding to these threats [10].…”

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Developing a Cybersecurity Training Environment through the Integration of OpenAI and AWS

Villegas-Ch,

Govea,

Ortiz-Garces

2024

Applied Sciences

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Cybersecurity is a critical concern in today’s digital age, where organizations face an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. This study explores the potential of leveraging artificial intelligence and Amazon Web Services to improve cybersecurity practices. Combining the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-3 and DALL-E models with Amazon Web Services infrastructure aims to improve threat detection, generate high-quality synthetic training data, and optimize resource utilization. This work begins by demonstrating the ability of artificial intelligence to create synthetic cybersecurity data that simulates real-world threats. These data are essential for training threat detection systems and strengthening an organization’s resilience against cyberattacks. While our research shows the promising potential of artificial intelligence and Amazon Web Services in cybersecurity, it is essential to recognize the limitations. Continued research and refinement of AI models are needed to address increasingly sophisticated threats. Additionally, ethical and privacy considerations must be addressed when employing AI in cybersecurity practices. The results support the notion that this collaboration can revolutionize how organizations address cyber challenges, delivering greater efficiency, speed, and accuracy in threat detection and mitigation.

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“…Kirsi Aaltola [41] presented a detailed literature review on the current capabilities of cyber ranges and proposed various suggestions for cybersecurity education and training. Cyber ranges are becoming vital means of gaining knowledge and skills; similarly, they supplement, augment, and simulate human cognitive behavior for mental agents.…”

Section: Cyber Rangesmentioning

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Exploring Cybersecurity Education and Training Techniques: A Comprehensive Review of Traditional, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality Approaches

Alnajim,

Habib,

Islam

et al. 2023

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Considering the alarming increase in cyberattacks and their potential financial implications, the importance of cybersecurity education and training cannot be overstated. This paper presents a systematic literature review that examines different cybersecurity education and training techniques with a focus on symmetry. It primarily focuses on traditional cybersecurity education techniques and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), through the lens of symmetry. The main objective of this study is to explore the existing cybersecurity training techniques, identify the challenges involved, and assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity training based on VR and AR while emphasizing the concept of symmetry. Through careful selection criteria, 66 primary studies were selected from a total of 150 pertinent research studies. This article offers valuable insights into the pros and cons of conventional training approaches, explores the use of VR and AR in cybersecurity education concerning symmetry, and thoroughly discusses the challenges associated with these technologies. The findings of this review contribute significantly to the continuing efforts in cybersecurity education by offering recommendations for improving employees’ knowledge, engagement, and motivation in cybersecurity training programs while maintaining symmetry in the learning process.

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Empirical Study on Cyber Range Capabilities, Interactions and Learning Features

Cited by 5 publications

References 27 publications

Desired cybersecurity skills and skills acquisition methods in the organizations

Desired cybersecurity skills and skills acquisition methods in the organizations

Developing a Cybersecurity Training Environment through the Integration of OpenAI and AWS

Exploring Cybersecurity Education and Training Techniques: A Comprehensive Review of Traditional, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality Approaches

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