Exploration and Practice of General Education Courses on Cybersecurity in Higher Education Institutions

Xuejing Zhang; Yueqin Li; Fang Yang; Jingjing Wu

doi:10.26689/jcer.v9i11.12993

Xuejing Zhang Smart City College, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
Yueqin Li Smart City College, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
Fang Yang Smart City College, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
Jingjing Wu Smart City College, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v9i11.12993

Keywords: Cybersecurity, General education, Security awareness

Abstract

Strengthening cybersecurity education for college students holds significant importance in achieving the strategic goal of building China into a cyber power. This article begins by discussing the significance and necessity of implementing cybersecurity education for university students. Drawing on disciplinary characteristics and student learning analysis, it presents a comprehensive construction process and countermeasures for a general cybersecurity education course, covering aspects such as teaching content development, teaching resource creation, and pedagogical approaches. The aim is to provide reference and guidance for other universities in developing general cybersecurity education courses.

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