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A Reference Point for Designing a Cybersecurity Curriculum for Universities

Adéle Da Veiga
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Elisha Ochola
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Mathias Mujinga
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Keshnee Padayachee
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Emilia Mwim
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Elmarie Kritzinger
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Marianne Loock
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Peeha Machaka
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Abstract

The objective of this study is to propose a cybersecurity curriculum from a best practice perspective for universities and other higher educational institutions. Cybersecurity is a fast-growing part of the overall job market and cybersecurity skills shortage is a factor that needs attention worldwide. An updated approach is needed to build the cybersecurity labour force. A scoping literature review was applied on academic databases for proposed cybersecurity skills curricula. It was also applied on cybersecurity curricula offered by top universities as well as by studying cybersecurity curriculum frameworks and guidelines. The knowledge, skills, abilities and modules from the aforementioned were integrated to compile a holistic reference point for a cybersecurity curriculum. The study found that there is a global need for cybersecurity degrees and specifically for African countries like South African. More cybersecurity professionals need to be trained in the necessary technical abilities, combined by the necessary soft skills to be productive and fill the gaps in industry. This is possible by concentrating on this study’s proposal namely a reference point for cybersecurity modules to be included in a cybersecurity curriculum.
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hal-04041064 , version 1 (22-03-2023)

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Adéle Da Veiga, Elisha Ochola, Mathias Mujinga, Keshnee Padayachee, Emilia Mwim, et al.. A Reference Point for Designing a Cybersecurity Curriculum for Universities. 15th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance (HAISA), Jul 2021, Virtual, United Kingdom. pp.46-62, ⟨10.1007/978-3-030-81111-2_5⟩. ⟨hal-04041064⟩
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