Active Learning Solution

have risen to the challenge of developing curricula to students from regional universities the opportunity to Proceedings of the 39th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences- 2006address this need. As the breadth of this topic is wide, from network design, to secure coding, to management of security, there exists a wide array of curricula, with different programs having differing emphasis. The purpose of this paper is to explore issues associated with an information security management curriculum and how to effectively develop the necessary skills to be a successful professional in this challenging dynamic career field. This information was developed from actual classroom experiences at test their skills and enhance their learning in a simulated operational business environment. [5] The outcome of this event as measured in exit surveys of the participants, both student and faculty, was enlightening. All parties felt that their preparation needed fine tuning and all felt that the addition of this active learning exercise provided them with much desired opportunities to enhance their education. The incorporation of a preparatory class leading up to the competition is being considered by several universities that participated in this inaugural event. Cyber Defense Competitions and In