Stingray: a hands-on approach to learning information security

  • Authors:
  • Fred Gutierrez

  • Affiliations:
  • Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 7th conference on Information technology education
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Teaching Information Security is a daunting task. Students have a variety of needs that must be met in order for them to learn effectively. This paper contains an analysis of a hypothetical method to help these students learn important computer and network security concepts and techniques. The student project presented here will combine distance education and the traditional lecture-based classroom system with much more emphasis on a hands-on approach to teach students about Information Security. The system is made up of three components ranging from beginner to advanced stages and will attempt to accommodate the different learning styles that are so prevalent in a diverse student body. The first component has already been used in a classroom setting and the results are presented here. Students who are able to successfully complete all three components of this student project will gain an understanding of various tools, techniques and concepts that may help them in their future endeavors in the Information Security field.