Empowering Children Online: A Holistic Skills Framework for Cybersecurity

• In Event: Design and Evaluation of Online Learning Environments

Abstract

As a part of the [anonymized] funded project [anonymized], we have devised a skills framework aimed at enhancing the protection of children aged between 8 and 13 years in their Internet and online activities. The framework was developed through a systematic literature review, followed by a two-round Delphi study for validation. During this process, we identified N = 34 relevant studies and obtained validation from N = 18 professionals in cybersecurity during the Delphi study. The resulting framework is presented as a matrix and offers a comprehensive set of skills aligned with the NIST (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) cybersecurity framework, specifically tailored to promote cybersecurity awareness among children in this age group.

Authors

• Nicolai Benedict Plintz, University of Mannheim

• Dirk Ifenthaler, University of Mannheim