Abstract
Topics in Computer Security, such as firewalls, can seem inaccessible or very difficult to beginners. That perceived inaccessibility is a serious problem at a time when countries like the United Kingdom are facing a shortage of skilled computer security professionals and consequently need more students to consider careers in the area. This project aims to bridge this gap by providing an engaging and friendly game-like environment for both young computer scientists and the general public to learn about firewalls in a fun and educational way. In this work, we present the design of Permission Impossible, an online game designed to teach people both with and without a computer science background about firewalls. We discuss an iterative design process where we consulted with firewall administrators, evaluated an existing networking board game, and created our own online game. Early evaluations suggest that the game is accessible, and that people from multiple backgrounds can use it to learn about how firewall rules are constructed and how a firewall operates.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Workshop on Usable Security |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 1-891562-54-1 |
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Publication status | Accepted/In press - 6 Apr 2018 |
Event | 3rd European Workshop on Usable Security - London, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Apr 2018 → … https://eusec.cs.umd.edu/ |
Workshop
Workshop | 3rd European Workshop on Usable Security |
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Abbreviated title | EuroUSEC 2018 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 23/04/18 → … |
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Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- firewalls
- Computer science education
- gamification