University of Galway
Empowering cybersecurity awareness across the education sector.
Empowering cybersecurity awareness across the education sector.
Delivering meaningful cybersecurity awareness to a large undergraduate class of around 180 students. The challenge was finding an approach that would cut through the noise of a busy academic environment and create genuine engagement at scale. Students needed to understand real digital risks in a way that felt relevant to their lives, not just another topic to get through. The solution also had to work practically in a classroom setting without losing the energy and attention of a large group.
The solution was received very well by the students. The high level of engagement from all participants stood out immediately. The interactive and practical approach made cyber threats feel concrete and understandable, and the competitive element added energy that kept the entire group motivated throughout. The clarity with which cybersecurity risks were conveyed made a strong impression, turning abstract threats into tangible scenarios that students could relate to.
A small number of participants, around 10 percent of the group, encountered technical issues during the session, mostly in the later stages, with a handful unable to progress past an earlier point. While this was a minor disruption, the vast majority of students completed the experience without any issues and left with a noticeably stronger understanding of digital risks.
The solution successfully increased awareness of digital risks and cyber threats across the group and also boosted engagement with existing cybersecurity learning materials. Students came away more cautious about emails from unknown senders and more aware of how easily personal information can be misused. For a large undergraduate audience, the solution proved to be a practical and effective way to make cybersecurity education both memorable and impactful.
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