CPPJ

Cybersecurity Pedagogy and Practice Journal

Volume 5 - 2026

Table of Contents


Volume 5 - Number 1, April, 2026 (download full issue)

4 Enhancing Student Learning in Information Security Courses: Integrating Generative AI, Critical Thinking, and Case-Based Pedagogy
Gary Yu Zhao, Northwest Missouri State University
Cindy Zhiling Tu, Northwest Missouri State University
Joni Adkins, Northwest Missouri State University

17 Excessive Equating: An Exploration of Knowledge Unit (KU) Curricular Load for CAE-CD Program Design and Evaluation
Kasey Miller, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Kevin Matthews, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Ulku Clark, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Geoff Stoker, University of North Carolina Wilmington

41 Arizona’s CyberSupply: Identifying Gateway-to-Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Courses and Pathways in Secondary Education
Paul Wagner, University of Arizona
Robert Honomichl, University of Arizona
Crystal Beasley, University of Arizona
Thomas Reid, University of Arizona
Logan Bradford, University of Arizona
Alexandra Urbaszewski, University of Arizona

52 Linking Security Self-Efficacy and Communication Networks to Perceived Success in Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
Shawn F. Close, University of Montana
Theresa Floyd, University of Montana
Ryan T. Wright, University of Virginia
Patricia Akello, University of Montana
Reda Haddouch, University of Montana

79 Semantic Technologies for Cybersecurity Education Competencies: JSON-LD Implementation of Distributed Learning Analytics
Ryan Straight, University of Arizona
Aaron Escamilla, University of Arizona

104 Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness in Business Students through Gamified Learning
Mubashrah Saddiqa, University of Southern Denmark
Marie Louise Haagensen, Business Academy Dania
Niels Østergaard, Business Academy Dania