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Cyber Security Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Case of South Africa

Cyber Security Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Case of South Africa
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Author(s): Paul Kariuki (University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 14
Source title: Handbook of Research on Information and Cyber Security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ziska Fields (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-4763-1.ch018

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Abstract

It is critical that cyber education curriculum considers the growing cyber technologies and which aspects of these technologies need to be aligned with the fourth industrial revolution. This chapter seeks to present a comprehensive analysis of the current level of cyber security education in South Africa. It will also track the current trends of cyber security education in the country as well as examining any challenges being experienced including any knowledge gaps. In the end, the chapter proposes recommendations for consideration in strengthening cybersecurity education in the country in to achieve advanced cyber security responses, capable of mitigating any cyber security threats. Offering quality cyber security education is important in preparing the next generation cyber security practitioners, who are highly competent and capable of developing innovative solutions in response to the growing global demand of cyber technologies. The chapter ends by proposing specific strategies that can guide towards this ideal in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.

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