JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Cybersecurity Curriculum  

Author(s): Donna M. Schaeffer, Patrick C. Olson, Cynthia Knott Eck

Citation: Donna M. Schaeffer, Patrick C. Olson, Cynthia Knott Eck, (2017) "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Cybersecurity Curriculum ," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.17, Iss. 9, pp.36-40

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

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.