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Gamification improves cybersecurity learning engagement: The paper demonstrates that framing security education as an interactive "20 Questions" guessing game transforms "passive knowledge acquisition into active discovery," addressing a key limitation of conventional training that "often fails to engage learners meaningfully."
Explainable AI helps learners understand the "why" behind threat identification: By integrating explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) principles, the system doesn't just teach users to recognize threats—it provides "transparent reasoning for its conclusion," helping develop the "intuitive reasoning necessary for effective threat recognition" rather than rote memorization.
Interactive dialogue develops practical threat recognition skills: The reinforcement learning agent guides users through structured questioning about real security scenarios (phishing, ransomware, web vulnerabilities), enabling learners to discover concepts themselves rather than passively receiving information, which better prepares them for recognizing actual cyber threats.
Personalized learning adapts to individual users: The system is described as offering "personalized" education, suggesting it can tailor the learning experience to different users' needs and knowledge levels, moving beyond one-size-fits-all security training approaches.
Real-world attack vectors are integrated into the learning framework: The paper demonstrates practical application across diverse threats including the Cyber Kill Chain, phishing campaigns, ransomware, and web vulnerabilities, grounding the educational approach in actual cybersecurity challenges organizations face.

Abstract

The escalating complexity of modern cyber threats demands innovative approaches to security education that transcend traditional pedagogical methods. Conventional training paradigms often fail to engage learners meaningfully or develop the intuitive reasoning necessary for effective threat recognition. This paper introduces an interactive educational framework that reimagines cybersecurity awareness through the lens of a structured guessing game. Our approach integrates explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) principles with reinforcement learning to create a dynamic learning environment where users discover cybersecurity concepts through guided inquiry. The proposed system employs a policy-based reinforcement learning agent that assumes the role of a knowledgeable questioner, systematically narrowing down user-described security scenarios until it can both identify the underlying threat and provide transparent reasoning for its conclusion. By framing security education as an interactive dialogue, we transform passive knowledge acquisition into active discovery. We present the complete system architecture, detail the underlying algorithmic foundations, and demonstrate practical application through comprehensive case studies examining diverse attack vectors including the Cyber Kill Chain, phishing campaigns, ransomware outbreaks, and web application vulnerabilities. This work represents a significant departure from static security training methodologies, offering a personalized and game-based approach to cybersecurity education.

11 pages, 5 figures

Key Takeaways

Gamification improves cybersecurity learning engagement: The paper demonstrates that framing security education as an interactive "20 Questions" guessing game transforms "passive knowledge acquisition into active discovery," addressing a key limitation of conventional training that "often fails to engage learners meaningfully."
Explainable AI helps learners understand the "why" behind threat identification: By integrating explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) principles, the system doesn't just teach users to recognize threats—it provides "transparent reasoning for its conclusion," helping develop the "intuitive reasoning necessary for effective threat recognition" rather than rote memorization.
Interactive dialogue develops practical threat recognition skills: The reinforcement learning agent guides users through structured questioning about real security scenarios (phishing, ransomware, web vulnerabilities), enabling learners to discover concepts themselves rather than passively receiving information, which better prepares them for recognizing actual cyber threats.
Personalized learning adapts to individual users: The system is described as offering "personalized" education, suggesting it can tailor the learning experience to different users' needs and knowledge levels, moving beyond one-size-fits-all security training approaches.
Real-world attack vectors are integrated into the learning framework: The paper demonstrates practical application across diverse threats including the Cyber Kill Chain, phishing campaigns, ransomware, and web vulnerabilities, grounding the educational approach in actual cybersecurity challenges organizations face.

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11 pages, 5 figures

Dont Just Teach, Explain! A Gamified 20Q Recommender for Cybersecurity Education

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Dont Just Teach, Explain! A Gamified 20Q Recommender for Cybersecurity Education

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