Integrating Generative AI in Cybersecurity Education: Case Study Insights on Pedagogical Strategies, Critical Thinking, and Responsible AI Use
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.15357v1
- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:07 GMT
- Title: Integrating Generative AI in Cybersecurity Education: Case Study Insights on Pedagogical Strategies, Critical Thinking, and Responsible AI Use
- Authors: Mahmoud Elkhodr, Ergun Gide,
- Abstract summary: This study presents a structured framework for integrating GenAI tools into cybersecurity education.<n>The implementation strategy followed a two-stage approach, embedding GenAI within tutorial exercises and assessment tasks.<n>Findings indicate that AI-assisted learning significantly enhanced students' ability to evaluate security policies, refine risk assessments, and bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
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- Abstract: The rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has introduced new opportunities for transforming higher education, particularly in fields that require analytical reasoning and regulatory compliance, such as cybersecurity management. This study presents a structured framework for integrating GenAI tools into cybersecurity education, demonstrating their role in fostering critical thinking, real-world problem-solving, and regulatory awareness. The implementation strategy followed a two-stage approach, embedding GenAI within tutorial exercises and assessment tasks. Tutorials enabled students to generate, critique, and refine AI-assisted cybersecurity policies, while assessments required them to apply AI-generated outputs to real-world scenarios, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Findings indicate that AI-assisted learning significantly enhanced students' ability to evaluate security policies, refine risk assessments, and bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application. Student reflections and instructor observations revealed improvements in analytical engagement, yet challenges emerged regarding AI over-reliance, variability in AI literacy, and the contextual limitations of AI-generated content. Through structured intervention and research-driven refinement, students were able to recognize AI strengths as a generative tool while acknowledging its need for human oversight. This study further highlights the broader implications of AI adoption in cybersecurity education, emphasizing the necessity of balancing automation with expert judgment to cultivate industry-ready professionals. Future research should explore the long-term impact of AI-driven learning on cybersecurity competency, as well as the potential for adaptive AI-assisted assessments to further personalize and enhance educational outcomes.
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