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Three Reasons for Improving Cybersecurity Instruction and Practice in Schools
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, Louisiana Tech University / University of North Texas, United States ; , Virginia Commonwealth University / University of North Texas, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Washington, D.C., United States ISBN 978-1-939797-32-2 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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Abstract

Information security, or cybersecurity, has become a critical field for modern society. While they may not seem it, schools are a critical battleground for these cybersecurity issues. On the business side, schools maintain sensitive records about students and parents that would be a treasure trove for identity thieves. In their classrooms, high-speed Internet connections and the adoption of 1-to-1 computing and the Internet of Things make school networks an appealing target for hackers looking to build botnets. Meanwhile, the instruction provided is expected to prepare all students with the necessary skills to be productive in a cyber-centric society and encourage a few of them to become the cyber guardians of tomorrow. This paper is a thought-piece intended to raise educator awareness of cybersecurity issues by exploring the world of cybersecurity and providing three reasons why schools should take cybersecurity issues seriously in their administration and their classrooms.

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Coleman, C.D. & Reeder, E. (2018). Three Reasons for Improving Cybersecurity Instruction and Practice in Schools. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1020-1025). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 10, 2023 from .

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