Cybersecurity Skills to Address Today’s Threats

Caulkins, Bruce D.; Marlowe, Tiffani; Reardon, Ashley

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-94782-2_18

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“…Unlearning and relearning play a pivotal role in achieving adaptive cybersecurity by addressing outdated practices and acquiring new knowledge and skills. For ease of adaptive learning, people should possess cognitive skills, these involve the mental capacity to switch between different concepts, perspectives, or strategies in response to changing situations (Caulkins et al, 2019).…”

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“…Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability of employees to mentally adapt, shift perspectives, and adjust their thinking to effectively respond to evolving cyber threats. It is a cognitive skill that enables employees to navigate the complex and dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape .Cognitive flexibility enables the employees to adapt to new information, think creatively, and solve complex problems (Caulkins et al, 2019). They can shift their focus and strategies to address emerging threats without being constrained by rigid mindsets or established practices.…”

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“…Ultimately, cognitive flexibility supports a culture of continuous learning and improvement within cybersecurity teams (Caulkins et al, 2019). Professionals who can readily unlearn outdated practices and relearn new ones contribute to the organisation's ability to stay ahead of emerging threats.…”

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Learn, Unlearn and Relearn: Adaptive Cybersecurity Culture Model

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2024

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In the ever-evolving cyberspace landscape, organisations face persistent threats that continuously mutate and adapt. To effectively defend against these dynamic cyber threats, a fundamental shift in cybersecurity culture is imperative. This paper presents a novel Adaptive Cybersecurity Culture Model (ACCM) that encapsulates the principles of "Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn" as a strategic stance to foster resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving cyber threats. The ACCM emphasizes the importance of continuous learning as the cornerstone of cybersecurity culture. It advocates the adoption of a growth mindset within organisations, encouraging employees to stay updated with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices. However, the model goes beyond mere learning; it underscores the significance of unlearning outdated practices and misconceptions that may hinder effective cybersecurity. Furthermore, the ACC model introduces the concept of "Relearn," emphasizing the need to rapidly adapt and evolve strategies and tactics in response to ever-changing cyber threats. It promotes a culture of agility and adaptability, enabling organisations to respond effectively to both known and unforeseen cyber challenges. The model presented in this paper draws from case studies of various industries to illustrate the successful adoption and transformation of cybersecurity culture using the Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn principles. The ACCM represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity culture, acknowledging that the ability to adapt is as critical as the ability to protect. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning, organisations can proactively enhance their cyber resilience and effectively defend against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. This paper provides a roadmap for organisations to embark on this transformative journey toward a more adaptive and resilient cybersecurity culture.

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2024

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“…The importance of cybersecurity knowledge is now recognized widely, but the need for its widespread application depends on the cybersecurity skills possessed by the workforce. The main identified problem is the lack of cybersecurity skills among the workforce, which is estimated globally to be about 3 million workers, according to cybersecurity workforce studies for the years 2018 and 2019 (Ackerman, 2019;Caulkins et al, 2018). In that context, skills are understood to represent a combination of abilities, knowledge, and experience that enable an individual to complete a task well (Carlton & Levy, 2015).…”

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Changing the landscape of cybersecurity education in the EU: Will the new approach produce the required cybersecurity skills?

Blažič

2021

Educ Inf Technol

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Recruiting, retaining, and maintaining sufficient numbers of cybersecurity professionals in the workplace is a constant battle, not only for the technical side of cybersecurity, but also for the overlooked area of non-technical, managerial-related jobs in the cyber sector. The problem is the lack of cybersecurity skills in the European labour force. This paper presents the results of a study carried out with the aim to identify how much the cybersecurity education system within the high-level educational institutions and the industrial sector meets the needs for graduate students to gain the required cybersecurity skills. The method applied in the study is based on data collected from surveys carried out by the European competence centres on cybersecurity and the European Cybersecurity organisation. The problem of common educational program accreditation in Europe is highlighted and discussed. The actions undertaken to improve the education in both sectors are described and the emerging educational landscape is commented. The main cybersecurity knowledge specified by the industrial needs is presented in the form of five knowledge pillars. The study’s findings show that there are missing topics in high-level institution’s cybersecurity programs and that that there is a need to re-shape the content of the courses provided by the professional education providers.

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“…This finding is now driving long-term changes in the approach to how cybersecurity risk should be managed and by whom, especially within SMEs. The importance of cybersecurity knowledge is now recognized widely, but the need for its widespread application depends on the cybersecurity skills possessed by the work force [3]. The main problem is the lack of cybersecurity skills among this work force, which is estimated globally to be about 3 million workers, according to cybersecurity workforce studies for the years 2018 and 2019 [4].…”

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Cybersecurity Skills in EU: New Educational Concept for Closing the Missing Workforce Gap

Blažič¹

2021

Cybersecurity Threats With New Perspectives

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Recruiting, retaining and maintaining a validated number of cybersecurity professionals in the workplace is a constant battle, not only for the technical side of cybersecurity, but also for the overlooked area of non-technical, managerial-related jobs in the cyber sector. For years, much of the focus within cyberspace has been on the technical needs of the underlying networks and services. Very little emphasis has been placed on the human dimension of cybersecurity. This lack of cybersecurity professionals is a major problem all over the world. To overcome it, current educational systems need to be re-shaped and cooperation introduced between the different stakeholders. This chapter presents and discusses the actions and the developments in the education concept of cybersecurity knowledge and skills intended to meet the needs of the labour market in the EU. The changes in the education prepared by the higher-education institutions and by professional training providers are presented and discussed.

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Cybersecurity Skills to Address Today’s Threats

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn: Adaptive Cybersecurity Culture Model

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn: Adaptive Cybersecurity Culture Model

Changing the landscape of cybersecurity education in the EU: Will the new approach produce the required cybersecurity skills?

Cybersecurity Skills in EU: New Educational Concept for Closing the Missing Workforce Gap

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