Gamification based cybersecurity training in higher institutions : an analysis of Delhi University

Abstract

Cybersecurity challenges are particularly relevant for higher education institutions, which maintain large quantities of sensitive information. Although organizations deploy numerous security controls, the human error aspect leaves them open to attacks such as phishing, using weak passwords and failing to comply with the organization’s security policy. Most cybersecurity training programs today take a passive, very technical approach that fails to create long-lasting changes in behavior. Traditional means, such as lectures or videos, do not excite students and faculty, leading to low retention of cybersecurity best practices.

This concludes with the Design of an Interactive Cybersecurity Training Guidelines, which combines gamification, real-world simulation-led learning, and behavior reinforcement to improve engagement and compliance. This research will use a mixedmethods research approach, including surveys to compare traditional interactive cybersecurity education. The research will also evaluate obstacles to the adoption of corporate policies and initiatives, as well as discuss how to integrate cyber hygiene into academic coursework.

The resulting outcome will be a scalable, curriculum-integrated guideline that increases cybersecurity content retention, empowers institutional policy adherence, and reduces human-error-based cyber risks. To the best of the knowledge, this is the first research showing an increase in security training and security culture in higher education that empowers students and faculty to combat poor security practices.