Information visualization as a method for cybersecurity education

Antonio González-Torres, Mónica Hernández-Campos, Jeferson González-Gómez, Vetria L. Byrd, Paul Parsons

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Cybersecurity education is challenging due to the complexity and abstract nature of concepts and data. In this context, information visualization is one method for teaching cybersecurity in a concrete and engaging manner. In this chapter we present a review of some cognitive principles and instructional design strategies that are relevant for cybersecurity education using information visualization. We also discuss the use of two existing cybersecurity visualization tools, Visual Knowledge Explorer and BubbleNet, to help students learn about cybersecurity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovations in Cybersecurity Education
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages55-70
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783030502447
ISBN (Print)9783030502430
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Nov 2020

Keywords

  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity education
  • Information visualization

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