Using Puzzle-Based Learning for Cybersecurity Education

Different forms of puzzles teach people to think critically and stimulate their cognitive ability. Puzzle-based learning has proven to result in a better STEM learning environment; however, no such work has been done in cybersecurity. We introduced puzzle-based interactive learning to cybersecurity education. As it is difficult to realize the interdependencies of various components required to secure the entire path to, in, and out of a cybersystem, such interactive learning will help to understand complex cyberattack paths and find countermeasures for fraud detection, cybercrime, and APTs (advanced persistent threats).