An Interdisciplinary Approach to Cybersecurity Curriculum

Abstract

Today’s global information systems are inter-related and inter-dependent. Attacks on a single institution in one country can have major impacts throughout the world. Collaborative efforts by the United States Government and private sector led to the development of a voluntary risk-based Cybersecurity Framework, a set of broad standards and best practices that work across industries. The Framework avoids placing additional regulatory requirements on businesses. The Framework can serve a model for designing curriculum and developing cybersecurity courses. It provides a good vehicle for bringing interdisciplinary aspects into the curriculum