CWRU Socio-Technology of Cyber Security An Experiential-Learning Course
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Keywords
Cyber , Cybersecurity , Experiential Learning , Career Pipeline , Cyber Workforce , Career and Workforce , Curriculum , Internship , Apprenticeships , Educational Opportunities
Project
Authors
Gran, Brian
Date Submitted
7/1/23
Material Type
Lab Curriculum
Secondary Material Type
Report
Syllabus
Workshop and Training Material
Other
Syllabus
Workshop and Training Material
Other
Institution
Case Western Reserve University
Industry Partner
License
CC BY-NC-ND
Funding Source
Network Challenge Grant TAACCCT Round 3
Abstract
Developed a “Socio-Technology of Cyber Security: An Experiential Learning" course. The project set four objectives. Its chief objective was the establishment and teaching of an experiential-learning course on cybersecurity. A second objective was to identify Provost Scholars who have an interest in cybersecurity questions. As noted, cybersecurity necessitates contributions from the best minds of students from virtually all areas of study. A third objective was to establish apprenticeships and internships, including with government, for-profit businesses, and non-profit organizations. The State Department and other federal organizations offer internships that can lead to federal employment opportunities. The State Department and other federal organizations are taking significant steps to diversify their work forces through reaching out to students and universities from which they have not significantly recruited in the past. Apprenticeships and internships arising from this course will respond to these recruitment efforts. In addition, this project will work with NEOCC to establish internships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations. NEOCC is a cross-sector industry consortium supporting information security teams of many of NEOH’s largest
companies and organizations through the sharing of cybersecurity best practices and threat information. NEOCC has a strong interest in strengthening the region's talent development pipeline in all professional areas and will support the proposal by making available in multiple ways the expertise of its members. A fourth objective was to establish collaborations across the academy with practitioners in government, business, and nonprofits. These collaborations can provide insights into all parts of the course, especially the experiential learning component. The students will learn the necessary skills that are required for cybersecurity jobs. The course will also cultivate a common belief that technologies should be applied to advance the public interest, generate public benefits, and promote the public good.
Industry (NAISC)
Public Interest Technology -- Cybersecurity -- Workforce
Occupation (SOC)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (15-1081)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Social Sciences (45)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Bachelors Degree
Bachelors Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Skill Level
Intermediate Level