Accession Number:

ADA484204

Title:

A Video Game for Cyber Security Training and Awareness

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Personal Author(s):

• Cone, Benjamin D.
• Irvine, Cynthia E.
• Thompson, Michael F.
• Nguyen, Thuy D.

Report Date:

2006-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

Although many of the concepts included in cyber security awareness training are universal, such training often must be tailored to address the policies and requirements of a particular organization. In addition, many forms of training fail because they are rote and do not require users to think about and apply security concepts. A flexible, highly interactive video game, CyberCIEGE, is described as a security awareness tool that can support organizational security training objectives while engaging typical users in an engaging security adventure. The game is now being successfully utilized for information assurance education and training by a variety of organizations. Preliminary results indicate the game can also be an effective addition to basic information awareness training programs for general computer users e.g., annual awareness training.

Descriptors:

• *INFORMATION SECURITY
• *INFORMATION ASSURANCE
• *GAME THEORY
• TRAINING
• INTERACTIONS
• SECURITY
• VIDEO SIGNALS
• AWARENESS
• EDUCATION
• ORGANIZATIONS
• POLICIES
• TOOLS

Subject Categories:

• Information Science
• Computer Systems Management and Standards

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE