I'm a student researcher that is studying everything about the student's awareness on web browser and online behavior and safety practices. I wanted to know if there's a need of handout/mini book that tackles about web security threats and giving students knowledge on how to handle such situation and incidents when surfing online.
I think security threats against browsers or network behaviors are constantly updated. In addition to basic knowledge (such as browser response process, computer network, common attack methods (such as 0day attacks, phishing attacks, watering hole attacks, etc.)), other The knowledge may have been updated before the book was printed, and there are already many kinds of basic knowledge books. It would be a good way if you can extract some closely related issues from the basics for the network security supply side, but the content may be relatively different. shallow
In addition, it is not common for ordinary students to be exposed to attacks through browsers or network behaviors (excluding attacks such as malware, spy apps, telecommunications fraud, etc.), and the new version of browser security protection is very comprehensive, even email gateways The review is becoming more and more strict. In this case, if there are still attacks from the network level, then I think it is not something that some simple skills can fight against.
But I think your focus may be on online fraud rather than cyberattacks. Regarding the threat of online fraud, I think it is necessary to conduct simulations after students have mastered basic knowledge, because practice is the only way to test the truth.
If you have other opinions, welcome to discuss. I hope my answer is meaningful.
I agree with what Runji says above. Additionally, refreshing cybersecurity knowledge is usually part of recommended practice for many organisations, as users can become complacent with the automated aspects of security and therefore become more lax in their behaviours, even if they are aware of potential risks.
You can never have too much education. Another thing is that this need is often poorly realized. As for the topic - in cybersecurity, it is very broad and interdisciplinary, so I believe that there is a lot of space for sharing your experiences and knowledge in various aspects of security.
It is indeed a welcoming idea. On that note, I would like you to register this from me that there is no new or old knowledge. Focus on the gap in existing papers relating to your topic and make a meaningful contribution to society. Thanks
In today's world, it is inevitable to escape from the plagues of the virtual world (Internet)without knowledge and awareness. How many children, teenagers, young people and even adults who, due to lack of familiarity with the cruelties of this adventurous world, fall prey to the games of users and stage managers, and when they open their eyes, they are immersed in a swamp of confusions and doubts. Unfortunately, with the attack of COVID-19 Virus, the virtual world has opened its doors to human life today, and this issue makes it necessary to increase the awareness and knowledge of people, especially students and parents, about the virtual world.
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