Removing The Barriers To Effective Cybersecurity Training: What We Can Learn From Gamification
Removing The Barriers To Effective Cybersecurity Training: What We Can Learn From Gamifications
Removing The Barriers To Effective Cybersecurity Training: What We Can Learn From Gamification
By Mike Moniz
July 15, 2020
Summary
Since the remote workforce is likely here to stay - about 74% of CFOs surveyed by Gartner expect some employees to continue working remotely after the pandemic - more business leaders in the cybersecurity industry are trying to figure out how to maximize cybersecurity training while maintaining operational efficiency in quarantine.
One of the biggest challenges with online training in cybersecurity is ensuring programs are user-friendly and accessible.
Gamification is one training method that has addressed these challenges.
Leaderboards and badges in cybersecurity training programs help with the development and progress of a trainee.
An effective technique present in cyber training today uses unpredictability in real-world scenarios and automated adversarial activity.
The element of social influence is being integrated into cyber training programs by initiating teamwork and competition to inform a trainer's ability to learn with purpose and for a purpose.
There is real-world relevancy to their learning journey when gamification is applied in a hands-on training manner.
Gamification training provides an environment where cyber professionals can virtually work together with team members to solve a problem or discuss a specific lesson or topic.
Gamified training is an approachable method that removes the intimidation factor and allows trainees to build confidence, experience and solve real-life challenges and establish social connections - all much-needed factors in today's remote cyber workforce.
Reference
Moniz, M. (2020, July 15). Council Post: Removing The Barriers To Effective Cybersecurity Training: What We Can Learn From Gamification. Retrieved July 17, 2020, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/07/15/removing-the-barriers-to-effective-cybersecurity-training-what-we-can-learn-from-gamification/