Addressing the Necessity of CyberSecurity Literacy: The case of ETTCS CyberTeach Project

Abstract

The concept of Cybersecurity literacy has become increasingly crucial in recent years, as the digitization of most human activities is being completed within the framework of the 4thIndustrial Revolution. Almost all devices, vehicles, and services in the near future will be interconnected to the Internet and operate on advanced computing platforms. The benefits of these technological advancements are evident, as are the potential risks. To this end, organized cybercriminals, black hat hackers, and state-sponsored actors may attempt, through various cyberattacks, to steal personal data, cause road accidents in connected autonomous vehicles and in general disrupt critical infrastructures. Cybersecurity is a growing concern when it comes to digitalization and cloudification. This way, digital assets must be conveniently protected in order to avoid any concern about their confidentiality, integrity and authentication. Therefore, the ability of every citizen to use the Internet and smart devices wisely and securely is one of the most fundamental skills they should possess. In this work, we present actions and initiatives, developed within the scope of the ETTCS CyberTeach Erasmus Project, to enhance cybersecurity literacy through innovative digital content and contemporary LMS platform. A new approach to teach cybersecurity, based on innovative teaching methods, is presented in order to prepare future citizens and their teachers to keep up with CyberSecurity issues in an efficient manner. To this end, we propose ways to reach CyberSecurity literacy, giving use case examples and proposing the necessary digital skills.