Assessing the Level of Cybersecurity Knowledge of Computer Science and Applied Automation Undergraduates

Abstract

The importance and role of cybersecurity awareness is more pressing than ever in today’s modern world and therefore, this concern gave voice to a number of studies evaluating the level of preparedness of individuals and professionals regarding cybersecurity aspects. Furthermore, the number of open positions on the job market in the field of cybersecurity highlight the topicality of the subject. In this paper, the author analyzed the level of knowledge that last year Computer Science and Applied Automation undergraduate students possess and also examined current practices around the world regarding cybersecurity education with the role of understanding the implications of cybersecurity education and proposing a set of measures and activities that can be applied to facilitate the educational process in the field of cybersecurity.