How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness
How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness
Melissa Bischoping
September, 5, 2024
Summary
Gamifying cybersecurity training can enhance preparedness and resilience against cyber threats. Cybersecurity teams often thrive in hands-on, competitive environments, making activities like capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions ideal for learning. Leaders should align training with company priorities, ensuring cross-functional collaboration through diverse challenges. Overly complex or competitive training may hinder progress, so it's crucial to meet teams where they are and gradually increase difficulty. Gamified training uncovers both technical and soft skills, like empathy and time management. Ultimately, it strengthens teamwork and improves decision-making, helping to prepare cybersecurity professionals for real-world incidents while addressing the industry's talent shortage.
Reference
Bischoping, M. (2024, September 5). How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness. Help Net Security. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/05/cybersecurity-preparedness-training/