Study In UK: Aston University Hosts Cyber Security Escape Game

Aston Centre for Cyber Security Innovation along with the ESRC Festival of Social Science has hosted a Cyber Security Escape Game at the Legacy Centre of Excellence.

Recently, Aston University held a Cybersecurity Escape Game event at the Legacy Centre of Excellence. The project was led by Dr Laura Di Chiacchio and Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy and it was supported by Dr Panagiotis Petridis, Gosia Dzierdzikowska, and Dr Asma Patel from the CSI Research Centre at Aston Business School. It was part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.

The event was interactive and it provided a platform for aspiring cyber security professionals and tech enthusiasts to get hands-on experience and understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity. The platform provided a unique opportunity for participants to gain insights into the key skills needed for the sector and explore career paths. The participants were divided into groups of ten and they acted as the cyber security specialists. They solved puzzles and halted virtual hacker attacks in the game.

Interactive Game Offered Hands-On Experience To Participants

Professor Vladlena Benson, director of the CSI Research Centre at Aston University, said, "The Cybersecurity Escape Game event exemplifies our commitment to innovative, experience-driven learning in cyber security. This event brought participants into an interactive, hands-on experience that demystified cyber security concepts and showcased the essential skills needed in the field. Events like this are crucial in inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and enhancing public awareness about digital safety.”

Dr Laura Di Chiacchio, lecturer in information systems and cyber security at Aston University commented, “This successful event highlights Aston University’s commitment to fostering cyber security awareness and education. I aimed to create an escape game that makes cyber security accessible and engaging for everyone, regardless of their technical background. In a world where digital threats are ever evolving, our greatest defence is knowledge. By participating in this hands-on experience, attendees could immerse themselves in real-world scenarios, learning how to protect their personal information and understanding the importance of cyber security in today’s digital age."

“We hope everyone left with a better understanding of cyber security, inspired to protect their personal information and explore career opportunities in this dynamic field. Looking ahead, we hope to develop the game for different contexts, such as companies and schools, to further spread awareness and education about cyber security. Thank you to all who joined us and made it such a memorable experience! We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future,” added Dr Laura Di Chiacchio.

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