“The Big Heist Challenge”: An Experience Report of an Innovative Cybersecurity Teaching Approach
Michael Lang · 2024
This paper sets out the author’s experience teaching an introductory cybersecurity module to undergraduate students at an Irish university. It describes an innovative authentic learning exercise, focusing on team-based cybersecurity attack and defence plans. Evaluation revealed strong student engagement, skill development, and positive learning outcomes despite some issues with group dynamics and peer participation.