Volume 22
Abstract: There is a significant skill gap, with millions of cyber security jobs still needing to be fulfilled due to a need for a trained workforce. Various academic programs are available that teach students about cybersecurity. This paper investigates if there is any impact of the title of a cyber security program on the desirability of a program and if this impact differs based on gender. Two focus groups were conducted for data collection at two different universities, and participants were asked to rank order a variety of titles for cyber security programs. An interpretive thematic analysis technique was used to analyze the data. Our results suggest that cyber security is a preferred title for both men and women. Recommendations are provided, and implications are drawn. Download this article: ISEDJ - V22 N5 Page 81.pdf Recommended Citation: Draus, P., Mishra, S., Slonka, K.J., Bromall, N., (2024). What’s in a name? Student preferences for cybersecurity-related major titles. Information Systems Education Journal 22(5) pp 81-91. https://doi.org/10.62273/YFGK8987 | ||||||