Teaching Objectives of a Simulation Game for Computer Security
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Authors
Irvine, Cynthia E.
Thompson, Michael
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Computer Security
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Simulation
Game
Education
Simulation
Game
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2003-06-24
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Informing Science and Information Technology Joint Conference
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Abstract
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 security policies, allowing the player to deploy a variety of means to enforce security policies, including authentication, audit and access controls. The game will depict a number of vulnerabilities ranging from trivial passwords to trap doors planted by highly skilled, well-funded adversaries.
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Article
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Computer Science (CS)
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Informing Science and Information Technology Joint Conference, Pori, Finland, June 24-27 2003
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.