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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| Teaching Objectives of a Simulation Game for Computer Security |
| Cynthia E. Irvine and Michael F. Thompson |
| Navel Postgraduate School, USA |
| Navel Postgraduate School, USA |
| This paper describes a computer simulation game being developed to teach computer security principles. The |
| player of the game constructs computer networks and makes choices affecting the ability of these networks and the |
| game’s virtual users to protect valuable assets from attack by both vandals and well-motivated professionals. The |
| game introduces the player to the need for well formed information secu-rity policies, allowing the player to |
| deploy a variety of means to enforce security policies, including au-thentication, audit and access controls. The |
| game will depict a number of vulnerabilities ranging from trivial passwords to trap doors planted by highly skilled, |
| Keywords: Computer Security, Education, Simulation, Game |
ISSN
1535-07-03
Unless otherwise indicated, this paper has undergone blind external review by three or more reviewers.
Types of Papers: A Best Paper, Regular Paper, Short Paper, Informal Paper,
Unrefereed Panel Paper
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